Man punched, tased by officer during arrest in Winchester, VA

Winchester Police are reviewing an officer’s use of force during an arrest at Sheetz on Valley Avenue after video footage surfaced showing the officer punching and tasing a suspect multiple times.

The department has launched an administrative review. Community reactions are pouring in.

Police department released the statement:

“The Winchester Police Department is aware of a video on social media this evening showing an officer using force during an arrest. We understand that these types of videos can be concerning to community members. The Department is conducting a thorough administrative review of the incident in accordance with current policy. We will release additional information to the community in the coming days once this review is complete.”