July 5th 2023.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the use of force on a Black man and woman suspected of robbing a grocery store in Lancaster, California. A video of the incident quickly went viral on social media, showing deputies from the Lancaster Sheriff's Station placing the man in handcuffs. The woman was recording the incident when one of the deputies suddenly approached her and violently slammed her to the ground.
The video showed a shocking scene of brutality, prompting outrage from the public. Bystander Raycine Ector expressed her distress at the situation, and wondered if this could've been her own family member. The couple was allegedly accused of stealing a cake, which prompted a local activist group to rally outside the store and demand the department fire the officers seen on video.
In response to the incident, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department stated that they take the use of force seriously and are re-assigning the two deputies pending further administrative review. The department is committed to establishing the facts of the incident and ensuring justice is served.
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