Watch: Police Officer Confuses Gun For Taser, Fatally Shoots Daunte Wright

The officer who fatally shot a black man at a traffic stop in Minnesota confused her handgun for a Taser, police said on Monday as body camera footage of the incident was released.

Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon told press 20-year-old Daunte Wright's death was the result of an "accidental discharge," AP News reported.

According to Gannon, "It is my belief that the officer had the intention to deploy their Taser but instead shot Mr. Wright with a single bullet."

Footage leading up to Wright's death showed officers attempting to apprehend him on an outstanding warrant while he was with his girlfriend. Wright re-enters his vehicle and seemingly attempts to flee but he gets shot by an officer in the process.

"I'll tase you! I'll tase you!" the officer warned as Wright went back inside his car while another officer tried to restrain him. She then proceeds to discharge her firearm at Wright while shouting, "Taser! Taser! Taser!"

As Wright's vehicle exits the camera's view, the officer is heard saying, "Holy s--t. I just shot him." Wright ended up driving the vehicle several blocks away from the traffic stop in Orchard Avenue before colliding with another vehicle. Police said he died on the scene.

Authorities did not disclose the identity of the officer but she has reportedly been put on administrative leave, New York Post reported. Gannon described her as a "very senior" member of the department.

The officer may be completely relieved of her duties because of the incident.

"My position is that we cannot afford to make mistakes that lead to the loss of life of other people in our profession," Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliot said, as reported by the Post. "So, I do fully support releasing the officer of her duties."

Elliot, however, pointed out the officer has a right to due process.

Sunday's shooting sparked demonstrations and protests in Minneapolis as it occurred amid the ongoing trial of one of the police officers charged with the death of George Floyd.

A curfew in the city and its surrounding suburbs was announced on Monday following the protests and the looting of a shopping mall.