Kinston Police Department release statement on video depicting use of force

Kinston police use of force questioned after video showed officer punching teen during arrest

The Kinston Police Department is facing tough questions this week, after a video surfaced showing a Kinston police officer punching an 18-year-old multiple times, while holding that teen on the ground, even after the teen says he blacked out.

Kinston Police Department release statement on video depicting use of force

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Viral Kinston arrest video raises questions over police force

Bystander Footage Shows Officer Striking Black Teen During Arrest A newly surfaced video showing a Kinston police officer using force during the arrest of an 18-year-old Black man has gone viral on social media. Therefore, drawing local and national scrutiny. The incident occurred yesterday (July 13), in Kinston, North Carolina. It involves Cameron Williams, a resident arrested after police responded to a suspected breaking and entering at a pro…