MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota police officer who fatally shot a black man during a traffic stop last month is back on administrative leave.

The city of St. Anthony released a statement Wednesday saying it decided to put Officer Jeronimo Yanez back on leave "after reviewing concerns and other feedback from the community."

Yanez returned to work for the first time last week following the July 6 death of Philando Castile.

Yanez fatally shot the 32-year-old Castile during a traffic stop in nearby Falcon Heights. Castile's girlfriend video streamed the shooting's gruesome aftermath live on Facebook.

The city says Yanez's status with the police department will be reviewed after a state investigation of the shooting is complete.

Yanez's attorney says he was unaware of his client's status change with the police department.

 

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