A top U.S. immigration official is expected to leave the U.S. city of Minneapolis, potentially marking a shift in tone from the White House after federal officers shot and killed a second U.S. citizen over the weekend.

“Border czar” Tom Homan will begin leading efforts on the ground in Minnesota as Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino and some immigration agents depart, amid heightened tensions following Saturday’s shooting of Alex Pretty.

President Donald Trump’s decision could signal the administration’s interest in rolling back more aggressive federal action amid a nationwide immigration crackdown.

Despite the announcement, online tracking of immigration raids shows the government’s efforts are continuing.

Bovino was the face of the operation when a confrontation with Preeti, who an observer saw filming agents, resulted in him being shot multiple times on a Minneapolis street.

After the shooting, border control commanders outraged the situation on the ground, claiming Preti intended to “slaughter” federal agents.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said agents fired in self-defense after resisting attempts to disarm Preeti on Saturday. They claimed that Preeti was armed with a pistol.

Witnesses, local officials and the victim’s family disputed that account, noting that Preti was holding a cellphone, not a weapon. His parents, meanwhile, accused the government of spreading “disgusting lies” about what happened.

Before the shootings, Bovino was a key figure in the Trump administration’s tough approach to immigration enforcement in several cities, active on social media, regularly filming raids and posting promotional videos showcasing his agents’ operations.

Homan will report directly to the president and support Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement. But he also has experience in the position – Homan worked on immigration and deportations during the administration of Democrat Barack Obama.

In Minneapolis on Monday, the presence of federal officials caused tension and frustration despite news that Bovino and some agents were leaving.

“A lot of people can’t work right now, they can’t leave their homes, they’re scared,” said George Cordero, a resident of sister city Minneapolis-St.

Pretty is the second Minneapolis resident shot to death by federal immigration officials since arriving in the state. Renee Nicole Good was killed on January 7 by Immigration and Customs and Border Enforcement (ICE) agents.

Much of the anger from the city and politicians on both sides of the aisle has been directed at Bovino and the Border Patrol agents sent to Minneapolis with ICE agents at Trump’s direction. There are more than 3,000 immigration agents in the city.

Some media reports on Monday said Bovino had been relieved of his duties, but Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin refuted that claim, calling the Border Patrol captain “an important part of the president’s team and a great American.”

Carol Engelheart, a retired nurse from Minneapolis, said she was deeply saddened by the events of the past few days.

“We need to care about this country, we need to care that we still have a constitution, and if people organize and people stand up, we can do that,” she said as she denounced the city’s immigration enforcement actions.

Also on Monday, Trump will address Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Democratic leaders who have resisted immigration efforts and called for agents to be pulled out of the state. Trump has criticized both in recent weeks.

Both Trump and local leaders viewed the talks as positive and said they discussed a path forward – a sign that both sides are seeking ways to end the impasse over Trump’s deportations.

Trump said he and Walz were “like-minded” and said he was targeting “all the criminals they have.”

“The president agreed to consider reducing the number of federal agents in Minnesota and to discuss with the Department of Homeland Security ensuring that the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension can conduct independent investigations as it normally would,” Walz said after the call.

Ensuring an independent investigation into Pretty’s death has been a priority for Walz. Immediately after the incident, local authorities obtained a judicial warrant to enter the crime scene and preserve evidence.

Local officials have denounced the federal investigation and said they were not allowed access to the crime scene and evidence following Preeti’s death.

The response builds on the aftermath of Goode’s shooting, when local and state authorities said federal immigration officials were keeping them out of the investigation.

Demonstrations against ICE operations and tributes to Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse who was killed over the weekend, continued Monday. More vigils and demonstrations are planned in the coming days.

On Tuesday, Frey said he planned to meet with Homan “to discuss next steps,” the first in-person meeting between federal and local officials since Bonvino announced his departure.