Body camera video released Monday shows a St. Louis police officer fatally shooting 17-year-old Emeshyon Wilkins in the back of the head as he fled from officers.

The footage contradicts an earlier police statement regarding the circumstances of the shooting. Police had previously stated that Wilkins pointed a gun at officers before being shot.

The video shows Wilkins running away from officers when he was shot by police. The release of the body camera footage has raised questions about the initial account provided by the St. Louis Police Department.

The shooting occurred as part of a police encounter, though specific details about what led to the initial contact between officers and Wilkins have not been fully disclosed. The case has drawn attention due to the discrepancy between the official police account and what the body camera footage appears to show.

The release of the video comes amid ongoing scrutiny of police use of force incidents across the country. Local authorities have not yet announced whether any disciplinary action or criminal charges will be pursued in connection with the shooting.