Viral Circle K Video Sparks Outrage Over Racial Profiling, Police Force in North Charleston
Yesterday (July 15, 2025), a disturbing scene unfolded at a Circle K gas station located at 8700 Rivers Avenue in North Charleston, South Carolina. In the city, there is a 15-year-old Black teenager, known locally for selling Palmetto roses. That’s a traditional Lowcountry craft. But he was tackled and restrained by police officers after accidentally puncturing a $5 pack of bottled water. The incident was partially captured in a viral video. As a result, it has reignited intense public scrutiny toward racial profiling, excessive force, and long-standing systemic issues within the North Charleston Police Department (NCPD).
Now, the situation is trending on social media.
What Happened at Circle K?
According to police reports and eyewitness accounts, the teenager was outside the Circle K offering handwoven roses when he briefly entered the store. Allegedly, while leaning on a stack of bottled water near the entrance, he punctured one of the cases with the roses he carried. The store manager claimed vandalism and called police.
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Police arrived around 1:15 p.m. Within minutes, what started as a minor retail complaint escalated dramatically. A video shared on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram shows the teen pinned face-down near the chip aisle as multiple officers struggle to restrain him. One officer was later identified as Cpl. Casey Ray Pace. He forcefully held the teen to the floor. Meanwhile, the teen shouted, “I’m not doing nothing wrong,” and, “I am scared for my life.”…