On May 18th, 2023, in Ajo, Arizona, a Border Patrol use-of-force incident unfolded after a call about reported gunshots. What began as a safety concern ended with the fatal shooting of Raymond Mattia, changing the course of one man’s life and his family’s forever. Click on the related embedded video for the full content of the incident. *** This video shows official body camera footage from multiple angles, along with public updates, press releases, and reporting for a full, objective review. Due to the graphic nature of events, portions of the life-saving attempts have been blurred or cut. Additional bodycam angles are shown selectively to provide context without replaying the entire sequence. According to CBP.gov, three Border Patrol agents fired their weapons, discharging over 18 rounds. They were placed on administrative leave pending investigation. Later, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced it would not bring charges — a decision that sparked criticism from the Tohono O’odham Nation and from the family’s attorney. After reviewing this Border Patrol bodycam footage and the official statements, what do you think? Did the officers act appropriately, or was excessive force used? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. 👍 Like this video to support objective coverage. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell for future border patrol breakdowns and use-of-force reviews. Source: Official U.S. Department of Defense / Customs and Border Protection public release archives. Disclaimer: The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. Official insignias, seals, and emblems are the property of the DoD and are not used here to imply endorsement. Individuals portrayed retain their privacy and publicity rights. Original Footage aquired from: dvidshub.net News Sourcing and Citing of Names and Individuals from: Tuscon Sentinel & AZPM News.