An LAPD officer is currently under investigation after footage surfaced showing the officer punching a suspect in the mouth during an encounter. The incident, which took place recently, involved a suspect who was reportedly non-resisting at the time.
According to reports, the altercation occurred after the suspect asked the officer a question, which appeared to trigger the officer's aggressive response. In the video, the suspect can be seen calmly interacting with the police before the sudden physical attack.
The LAPD has acknowledged the incident and announced that a thorough investigation is underway. The department stressed that any form of excessive force violates their protocols and that appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken if misconduct is confirmed.
The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. Calls for accountability have grown from the public, with civil rights groups expressing concern over the repeated use of unnecessary force in policing.
The identity of the officer and the suspect have not yet been released.
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