Baltimore Police Officer Suspended After Viral Video Shows Patrol Car Nearly Running A Man Over
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – A Baltimore Police Department officer has been suspended following the circulation of a viral video showing a patrol SUV nearly striking a man on a grassy lot during an apparent encounter in a residential neighborhood.
The footage, originally shared on TikTok, shows a Baltimore police SUV accelerating toward a man who appears to be trying to avoid the vehicle. The officer brakes suddenly, stopping just short of hitting the individual, before the video cuts off.
The clip — which quickly spread across social media platforms — prompted widespread outrage and led the Baltimore Police Department to open an internal investigation.
“The video is concerning,” a BPD spokesperson said in a statement. “The officer involved has been suspended pending the outcome of an internal affairs review.”
Department Responds to Public Backlash
Baltimore city officials confirmed that the department’s Public Integrity Bureau is reviewing the incident to determine whether the officer violated departmental use-of-force or pursuit policies.
Community members have also voiced anger and concern online, questioning why the officer appeared to use the vehicle in such a potentially dangerous manner.
Local civil rights groups are urging the department to release the full body camera footage from the responding officers.
“This kind of behavior undermines public trust,” one community activist said. “If not for the viral video, the public might never have known this happened.”
BPD Pledges Transparency During Investigation
In response to growing criticism, the Baltimore Police Department has promised to be transparent with the public and release more details once the investigation concludes. Officials have not disclosed the name of the officer involved.
As of Tuesday evening, the department confirmed that no injuries were reported in the incident.
Baltimore Police have faced increasing scrutiny over recent years for excessive force complaints, leading to ongoing federal oversight under a consent decree.
Authorities have not indicated when the internal investigation will conclude.
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