US Police Beat 14-Year-Old Boy Who Failed to Comply with Checkpoint... Video Sparks Widespread Controversy

▲A police officer in California, USA, is seen pinning a 14-year-old boy to the ground and using violence. (Source: Social media video capture)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] A police officer in California, USA, has come under investigation after an incident in which he violently beat a 14-year-old boy who did not comply with a police check.

The victim boy, however, said that the incident happened because he did not properly cooperate with the police and added, "I hope to have a good relationship if I meet that officer again," drawing attention.

On the 29th (local time), according to CNN and others, a video was posted on Twitter the previous day showing a police officer pressing a young boy to the ground and repeatedly punching him in the chest.

The person who posted the video was the boy’s older sister, who wrote on Twitter, "My younger brother is a 14-year-old boy with a heart condition," and "He is still young and has never done anything that would violate the law." She added, "My brother was very scared at the time of the arrest."

CNN reported that this 15-second video spread widely on social media, garnering over 2 million views.

In response to the controversy, the Rancho Cordova Police Department in California, to which the officer belongs, issued a statement explaining the situation.

On the 27th, after receiving a report that alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs were being sold to minors, the officer went on patrol and witnessed two people exchanging something on the street.

When the officer approached the scene, one person ran away, and the officer questioned the remaining boy about what had happened.

When the boy, who was carrying cigarettes, resisted and did not comply with the police check, the officer used excessive physical force to handcuff him.

The boy was then taken to the police station, investigated, and eventually handed over to his guardian.

The Rancho Cordova Police Department stated, "The officer did not know the boy’s age, and the incident occurred because the boy did not follow the police’s instructions," but also said, "We are continuing a full and thorough investigation regarding the use of force by the police."

In an interview with a local media outlet, the beaten boy said, "The police officer had no right to treat me that way," but also admitted, "I made a mistake by lying that I didn’t have cigarettes and not cooperating with the police, and I am sorry to that officer."

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