Miami, FL
Miami firefighter relieved of duty after video shows him punching handcuffed hospital patient
MIAMI – A Metropolis of Miami firefighter was seen on video punching a handcuffed affected person at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
It occurred again in October and the video was despatched to Native 10 on Monday.
Within the video, you may see the person being wheeled into the hospital, speaking to an officer earlier than turning into agitated.
That’s when a Metropolis of Miami firefighter hits him no less than thrice as different officers try to cease him.
Native 10 Information has not confirmed the identification of the firefighter or the person he struck.
In an announcement, Metropolis of Miami Hearth Rescue mentioned it’s conscious of the video and mentioned, partially: “When this incident occurred, the person was instantly Relieved of Obligation. Our division is conducting an administrative investigation whereas this particular person stays in a Relieved of Obligation standing.”
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