Yesterday the Springfield Police Department released body camera footage from February 27 incident showing one of their officers repeatedly striking a man whilst on the floor.
The video has resulted in the arrest of the officer.
Wandtv.com reported:
According to the preliminary investigation into the incident, police say an officer was dispatched to a home for a report of a domestic disturbance. Police also say the officer was involved in a verbal altercation with a 19-year-old man, which escalated into a physical altercation. The 19-year-old was not arrested following this altercation.
Springfield police say the officer, identified as Samuel Rosario, was arrested the following morning on preliminary charges of official misconduct and two counts of battery. Rosario has been placed on unpaid administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation.
Watch the video and report below:
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And here is the full bodycam video:
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