A Saudi man at the Pensacola Navy base reportedly recorded the deadly shooting from outside the building where it took place

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A Saudi national at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida recorded the shooting from in front of the building where it took place, according to The New York Times.

A person briefed on the investigation into the incident told The Times that the Saudi national who recorded the incident said that he and two others had coincidentally been there during the shooting and had gotten "caught up in the moment."

The shooting took place on Friday when 21-year-old 2nd Lt. Mohammed Alshamrani of the Royal Saudi Air Force opened fire in a classroom, killing three young service members. Alshamrani was killed by responding officers.

Investigators are probing the shooter's friends to"discern if any possible ideology" played a role in the attack.

Authorities say they are treating the incident as a terror attack.

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A Saudi national at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida recorded the shooting from in front of the building where it took place, according to The New York Times.

A person briefed on the investigation into the incident told The Times that several Saudi nationals were detained for questioning after the shooting. One of those people had recorded the shooting from outside the classroom building.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: A podiatrist explains heel spurs, the medical condition Trump said earned him a medical deferment from VietnamSee Also:Authorities are reportedly investigating whether the Pensacola Navy base gunman posted anti-American tweets before the deadly shootingThe Pensacola Navy base shooter reportedly used a loophole to buy his gun legallySuspect in deadly shooting at Florida naval base hosted a dinner party to watch mass shooting videos before the attack, according to a US official

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