Two Ohio police officers are under investigation after a witness filmed a cop viciously punch a Black woman in the face while making an arrest.
The video came to light on Tuesday, when local news outlet Dayton 24/7 posted footage on Facebook showing a Butler Township officer repeatedly punching the woman.
At the beginning of the footage, which has no sound, Hancock can be seen speaking to the officers as she tries to push them away. A cop on the left appears to be pointing a stun gun in his right hand at Hancock, while an officer to the right holds her arm and shoulder. At one point, Hancock appears to wave her hands around, and the cop on the right punches her in the face multiple times until Hancock falls back on the hood of the cruiser.
“We are aware of the video recorded by a bystander that is circulating on Facebook concerning an incident that occurred on January 16, 2023, involving two of our officers,” theread. “This incident is currently under investigation in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, as is the case whenever force is used in an arrest.”
“This lady is clearly [un]able to move whatsoever she clearly points at her shoe so she can put it on,” another
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