Baltimore: Police Officers Suspended After Viral Video Shows Use of Excessive Force

Baltimore Police Officers Suspended After Viral Video Sparks OutrageBaltimore Police Officers Suspended After Viral Video Sparks Outrage A viral video has sparked outrage and led to the suspension of four Baltimore police officers after it allegedly captured them using excessive force on a young man. The video, which was shared widely on social media, shows the officers pinning a 20-year-old man named Byron Green to the ground and repeatedly striking him with their batons. The incident occurred on Monday evening in the city’s western district. According to Green, he was walking home from work when he was stopped by the officers for allegedly fitting the description of a suspect. He claims that he was not involved in any criminal activity and that the officers used excessive force against him. The video shows Green being struck on the head, back, and legs multiple times. He can be heard screaming in pain as the officers restrain him. Witnesses at the scene corroborated Green’s account, stating that the officers’ use of force was excessive. The Baltimore Police Department released a statement condemning the incident and stating that the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. The state’s attorney for Baltimore City has also opened an independent probe into the matter. The incident has sparked widespread criticism, with many calling for the officers to be fired. Community activists and civil rights groups have denounced the police’s use of excessive force, which they say is a systemic problem in Baltimore. Mayor Brandon Scott expressed his concern about the video and said he is committed to ensuring that justice is served. He called for an independent review of the police department’s policies and procedures. The suspension of the officers is a significant development, as it signals a willingness on behalf of the police department to hold its members accountable for misconduct. However, many activists believe that more needs to be done to address the root causes of police brutality in Baltimore.