Police Commissioner Promises Investigation Into Philadelphia Arrest Video

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http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGB28G3L98E.html

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The city's police commissioner pledged Monday to conduct an internal investigation into an arrest caught on videotape that shows an officer apparently striking a handcuffed suspect as the man lay on the ground.

The video, shot by television station WCAU from a helicopter, shows the capture of a suspect Thursday night following a chase that ended in northeast Philadelphia.

The video appears to show two officers holding the 30-year-old suspect on the ground while a third officer swings his arm down toward the suspect seven times. But the tape does not provide a clear view of what the officer was striking. snip

The suspect was pursued after a suspected burglary but was not arrested. He was released after questioning, the station said.

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1. the ghost of Frank Rizzo lives in Philadelphia!

[mzmolly]

2. As if cops don't pull this shit all the time.

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