CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA — A school resource officer in Charlotte is under criminal investigation after a viral video captured him forcefully slamming a student to the ground during a chaotic brawl outside a local high school.
The footage, posted online by journalist Matt Van Swol, shows a tense moment during what witnesses described as a “mob fight” involving multiple students. The officer can be seen grappling with one individual before lifting and throwing the student to the pavement, as surrounding students shout in shock.
The incident reportedly occurred Friday afternoon at a Charlotte-Mecklenburg high school, though authorities have not yet publicly identified the school or the officer involved.
Video Sparks Outrage and Investigation
The unedited video, which quickly spread across social media, prompted immediate outrage and calls for accountability. In the clip, several officers appear to be detaining students, while others try to control the growing crowd…