‌Paul said in a social media post on Tuesday that the agents involved in the shooting should be put on administrative leave until an “independent investigation is concluded.”Article continues below“Local police routinely put officers involved in deadly shootings on administrative leave until an independent investigation is concluded,” Paul said on X. Separately, the Republican Senator slammed the Department of Homeland Security’s initial statements on the shooting, including debunked claims that Pretti was brandishing his gun. Interestingly, Paul’s comments came as two Border Patrol agents who were involved in Pretti’s shooting were put on administrative leave on Wednesday, according to Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin. Instead, Customs and Border Protection will investigate whether the officers involved in the shooting followed the agency’s protocol. “No matter how good an investigation was conducted, it gives the perception of a cover-up if… charges aren’t brought against the agents.”