TAMPA, Fla. — A video depicting an incident between a Tampa police officer and an unknown individual has been widely shared on social media.
WATCH: Viral video shows incident between Tampa officer and unknown person
The video is credited to EJ Simmons, and Tampa Bay 28 learned the video was taken at around 2 a.m. on May 16.
In a statement to Tampa Bay 28 on June 9, the Tampa Police Department (TPD) said it is conducting a review of the incident, which will include body-worn camera footage.
Read the full statement below
The Tampa Police Department is aware of the video clip circulating on social media regarding a recent arrest. We understand that the footage may be concerning for some to watch. Because the clip shows only a brief portion of the interaction, our department is pro-actively conducting a thorough review of the entire incident, including body-worn camera footage, to determine the full context and course of events. We take all use-of-force matters seriously and are committed to a transparent and complete investigation.
This is a developing story. Tampa Bay 28 will provide more details as they become available.
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