Video of detective hitting woman prompts NYPD investigation
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police say they’re investigating a confrontation Tuesday in which a detective shoved and hit a woman, causing her to fall to the ground, after she struck him as he helped arrest a suspect in an attempted killing.
Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said Thursday that the department’s Internal Affairs Bureau’s Force Group is investigating. Advocates called for Detective Kendo Kinsey’s firing after a bystander captured video of the clash. As of Thursday, there was no change in his duty status.
Sewell also authorized the release of body camera footage, which shows the woman approaching Kinsey, asking “What’s the problem?” and hitting the detective in the chest while officers were arresting a man wanted in a shooting on Aug. 12 that police said involved several suspects firing at multiple people.
Kinsey is then seen striking her with an open hand, knocking her to the ground on a Harlem street. She remained conscious and was taken to a hospital at her request, Sewell said.