North Carolina officer fired over video of violent arrest turns himself in to face assault charge
A former North Carolina police officer who was fired over the weekend turned himself in Monday to face a charge in an excessive force investigation after video showed him repeatedly punching a woman during an arrest, authorities said.
North Carolina officer fired over video of violent arrest turns himself in to face assault charge Former Shelby County police officer Karson Hyder turned himself in to face a charge of assault inflicting serious injury after doorbell video showed him repeatedly punching Cherrie Moore during an arrest. The incident sparked community protests, resulting in Hyder’s firing, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is also looking into the alleged assault.
- Karson Hyder, a 22-year-old former Shelby County police officer, was charged with assault inflicting serious injury.
- Doorbell video from Friday appears to show Hyder punching Cherrie Moore, 34, multiple times in the face during her arrest.
- Hyder was fired over the weekend following the incident and community protests.
- The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the alleged assault.
- Moore’s arrest warrant indicates she allegedly ran away when Hyder attempted to arrest her for breaking or entering.
- Moore’s father alleges excessive force, stating his daughter suffered facial injuries, including a possible broken nose and busted lip.
- Moore has bipolar schizophrenia and is under treatment, according to her attorney and father.
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