Asian American US Officer Attacked While Homeless, Bystanders Rescue Him

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] An incident occurred in the United States where a homeless man in Chinatown spewed racist remarks and even attacked an Asian American police officer who responded to the report.

The police officer was humiliated by being knocked to the ground, pinned down by the homeless man, and choked, but was rescued thanks to the quick assistance of nearby pedestrians.

According to local US broadcaster ABC7 on the 1st, on the 28th of last month (local time), the San Francisco Police Department in California received a report that a man was making racially threatening remarks in Chinatown.

Upon arrival at the scene, an Asian American female officer ordered the homeless man to turn around and place his hands on his head. As the officer approached from behind and asked if he had any weapons, the homeless man suddenly turned and quickly knocked her to the ground. The homeless man sat on the officer, grabbed her head, and choked her, immobilizing her.

At that moment, passersby who were walking by rushed over one by one and pulled the homeless man away. Soon after, fellow officers arrived and fully subdued the homeless man. The entire incident was captured on surveillance cameras, and the police released the footage.

The assaulted officer was reported to have sustained minor injuries. The homeless man is said to have been previously arrested on charges including assaulting elderly people and police officers.

The police did not disclose whether the homeless man is being investigated on hate crime charges but publicly expressed gratitude for the citizens' swift and courageous actions, which were of great help.

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