Chicago cop seen on video apparently tossing coffee at motorcyclist
CHICAGO -- The Chicago Police Department has launched an internal investigation after video surfaced on social media of an officer apparently tossing a cup of coffee at a motorcyclist, reports CBS Chicago.
The video, posted Sunday on the Facebook page of motorcycle group Chicago United Riders, is filmed from a camera apparently strapped to the helmet of a motorcyclist who is riding in a group down a Chicago street. One motorcyclist in the group is seen doing a “wheelie.” The motocyclist wearing the camera shouts something at a man standing near an intersection who is apparently a Chicago Police officer.
The officer is seen tossing a paper coffee cup at the motorcyclist as he rides past. Coffee can be seen dripping over the camera lens.
The Motorcyclist says: “I got you on camera, bro! Yeah! I got you!”
In a statement released to CBS Chicago, Chicago police say they are aware of the video.
“An investigation has begun to determine the authenticity of the video, as well as identity of the officer involved, if authenticated,” the statement read.
Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson told the Chicago Tribune he can’t defend the officer’s apparent actions.
“We expect every officer to be professional (and) treat people fairly and responsibly,” Johnson said. “So to that end we’ll have an investigation, an investigation has been opened up, and when it comes down to it, that officer will be held accountable and will be disciplined appropriately.”
