US Immigration Officer Who Shot Venezuelan Man in Texas Wasn't Wearing Body Camera: Report
The officer had been issued a body camera but was not recording during Sunday's shooting in Austin, according to the Washington Post, citing former DHS officials.
A US immigration enforcement officer who shot a Venezuelan man in Austin, Texas, was not wearing an activated body camera during the incident, despite having been issued one, according to a report by the Washington Post.
The newspaper, citing former officials from the Department of Homeland Security, reported that the officer's camera was not recording during Sunday's shooting.
The lack of body camera footage raises questions about the ability to independently verify the circumstances surrounding the shooting, which occurred as the US immigration enforcement agency has faced continued scrutiny over its tactics and use of force.
Details about the broader context of the encounter, including whether an investigation has been opened, were not immediately available beyond what was reported by the Washington Post.
The incident adds to ongoing debate in the United States over immigration enforcement practices and the accountability of officers involved in use-of-force incidents.
Sources
- US immigration agency who shot Venezuelan man in Texas didn't use body camera: Report — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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