Outrage is spreading across North Carolina after a disturbing viral video appears to show a Shelby police officer repeatedly punching a Black woman in the face while she is on ground. The officer, identified as Karson Hyder, has now been placed on administrative leave after doorbell camera footage captured what many are calling one of the most shocking uses of force incidents seen in recent memory.Shelby Police Officer Karson Hyder placed on leave after he was seen on video punching a woman 10 times.The video, which quickly spread across social media Friday, shows an encounter between the officer and Cherrie Alan Moore, a Black woman who repeatedly pleaded with police while pinned to the ground.Justice for Cherrie Moore
“I DON’T HAVE A WARRANT!”
In the footage, Moore can be heard yelling, “I don’t have a warrant! What are you doing?” as the officer attempts to force her hands behind her back.Moments later, the situation escalates.The officer is seen taking Moore to the ground before climbing on top of her and delivering what we counted were 10 closed-fist punches directly to her head and face. The punches continue even as Moore cries out in pain.Still from the viral doorbell camera video that captured Officer Karson Hyder repeatedly punching Cherrie Moore on the ground.
SECOND OFFICER APPEARS TO INTERVENE
As the struggle continues, a second Shelby police officer arrives and can be heard repeatedly shouting:“I got her!”“I’ve got her!”Video shows the second officer attempting to gain control of Moore’s arms and assist in the arrest.However, locals point out that Hyder’s punches continued even while the other officer was actively trying to detain Moore.For many who have watched the footage, that detail has become one of the most troubling aspects of the incident.
SHELBY POLICE CHIEF CALLS VIDEO “DISTURBING”
As public outrage intensified Friday, Shelby Police Chief Brad Fraserreleased a video statement acknowledging the incident.The chief described the officer’s actions as “disturbing and inappropriate” and announced the officer had been placed on administrative leave pending an Internal Affairs investigation.Fraser stated that inappropriate uses of force are unacceptable and would not be tolerated by the Shelby Police Department or the City of Shelby.By Friday afternoon, anger had spilled from social media into the streets.Dozens of protesters gathered near Shelby’s courthouse square and outside police headquarters demanding accountability.Many carried signs calling for transparency, justice, and the immediate release of additional footage related to the incident.As the investigation unfolds, residents across North Carolina are demanding to know exactly what happened in the moments leading up to the violent encounter.The North Carolina Beat will continue following this developing story and providing updates as additional information becomes available.
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