Video Shows Suspended Anne Arundel County Police Allegedly Striking Person With Vehicle
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FORT MEADE, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County police are investigating after an officer struck a person at a racing event over the weekend.
Hundreds of people were reportedly gathered on Laurel-Ft. Meade Road around 10 p.m. Saturday night to watch vehicles perform "racing-type maneuvers" in the parking lot.
The officer responded and pulled into the crowd and struck at least one person with his vehicle, causing minor injuries, police said.
The incident is under investigation and the officer has been suspended. They have not been identified.
WJZ has obtained video of the moment a police cruiser appears to hit at least one person in the parking lot.
There were still signs of possible burnouts and other car tricks in the lot Monday evening.
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