On June 16th, 2024, what began as a routine call for vandalism turned into a tense showdown — and it was all caught on body cam.
Officers were dispatched to a Taco Bell after reports that a woman had allegedly hurled a rock through a window, sending shattered glass flying across the restaurant floor. When they arrived, officers quickly identified a woman matching the description of the suspect nearby.
But the situation didn’t go as smoothly as they’d hoped.
According to the footage, the woman initially appeared agitated. Within moments, her behavior escalated. She refused to follow basic instructions, shouted at the officers, and at one point, physically resisted attempts to detain her. The body cam shows a full-blown struggle — yelling, handcuffs, and a chaotic scene right in front of stunned onlookers.
Police say the woman was “combative and non-compliant,” forcing them to use force to subdue her. Critics, however, are questioning whether the response was appropriate or excessive. Some say she should have been given more time to calm down. Others argue that once a crime is committed and a suspect resists, officers have a duty to act swiftly.
Social media lit up with divided opinions.
Was it justified police work or another example of things escalating too quickly?
👀 Watch the full bodycam footage below and decide for yourself.
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