Surveillance Video Shows Soldier After Killings [VIDEO]

An Afghan official says there’s surveillance video of the U.S. soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan villagers.

The official says the video shows the soldier walking up to his base, laying down his weapon and raising his arms to surrender.

INTERACTIVE: Key Dates In The US Invasion Of Afghanistan

Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says recent violence should not shorten the NATO mission in Afghanistan. Panetta is in the country meeting with Afghan officials and U.S. soldiers.

The trip propels Panetta into the center of escalating anti-American anger and sets the stage for some difficult discussions with Afghan leaders.

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