Baltimore cop on paid leave after viral video shows him beating a man
A Baltimore cop was suspended with pay Saturday after a viral video showed him beating a man to the ground.
Two officers had stopped a man, later identified as Dashawn McGrier, 26, on Saturday, Baltimore's FOX 45 reported, citing information from police. The officers let McGrier go before approaching him again, the department said.
In the video, an officer is seen pushing McGrier up against a wall. McGrier appears to push the officer’s hand away. The officer then repeatedly punches McGrier, who does not appear to strike back.
The punches continue until McGrier lands onto rowhouse steps before finally falling to the pavement. The officer then pins McGrier down. A second officer is present but does not appear to partake in the beating.
The video was recorded by Dakas White, FOX 45 reported.
Interim police Commissioner Gary Tuggle issued a statement saying the department would review footage from body cameras worn by police. The second officer has been reassigned to administrative duties pending the outcome of the investigation, police said.
Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh also issued a statement: "I have seen the very disturbing video of an encounter between a Baltimore City Police officer and Baltimore City resident and have demanded answers and accountability.
A Baltimore cop was suspended with pay Saturday after a viral video showed him beating a man to the ground.
Two officers had stopped a man, later identified as Dashawn McGrier, 26, on Saturday, Baltimore's FOX 45 reported, citing information from police. The officers let McGrier go before approaching him again, the department said.
In the video, an officer is seen pushing McGrier up against a wall. McGrier appears to push the officer’s hand away. The officer then repeatedly punches McGrier, who does not appear to strike back.
The punches continue until McGrier lands onto rowhouse steps before finally falling to the pavement. The officer then pins McGrier down. A second officer is present but does not appear to partake in the beating.
The video was recorded by Dakas White, FOX 45 reported.
Interim police Commissioner Gary Tuggle issued a statement saying the department would review footage from body cameras worn by police. The second officer has been reassigned to administrative duties pending the outcome of the investigation, police said.
Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh also issued a statement: "I have seen the very disturbing video of an encounter between a Baltimore City Police officer and Baltimore City resident and have demanded answers and accountability.
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