CPD officer investigated over video of Boystown incident

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Officer investigated over video of Boystown incident
An investigation is underway over a video that appears to show a Chicago police officer knocking a woman to the ground during this past weekend's Pride festivities.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- An investigation is underway over a video that appears to show a Chicago police officer knocking a woman to the ground during this past weekend's Pride festivities.



A video that has been seen by thousands on Facebook shows officers trying to break up a fight outside a bar in Boystown.



A woman in a white shirt is seen appearing to throw punches at a security guard.



An officer grabs her, knocking her to the ground.



Witnesses say the woman then suffered a seizure.



Chicago police notified the Civilian Office of Police Accountability about the incident Monday and it is investigating.

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