JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Several police officers were captured on video striking fans in a violent altercation during Saturday’s Florida-Georgia college football game, a confrontation that quickly circulated on social media, sparking widespread concern and calls for an investigation.
The incident occurred outside TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, where the annual rivalry game between the University of Florida and the University of Georgia drew tens of thousands of fans. In one video, an officer is seen repeatedly punching a man on the ground, while another officer strikes what appears to be an older man. Both men appeared to be shielding their faces as officers continued to hit them.
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One officer was seen punching a man on the ground while the other officer was punching what appeared to be an elderly man.
Both men were covering their faces from the barrage of punches.… pic.twitter.com/p0DXl9Dm85
Details surrounding the events that led to the altercation remain unclear, and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has not yet provided an official statement on the matter. The circumstances preceding the violent exchange have not been publicly disclosed, leaving questions about what precipitated the officers’ response.
The video, which was widely shared on platforms such as Twitter and Instagram, has drawn strong reactions from viewers, with many questioning the use of force displayed by the officers. In response to the footage, several social media users called for a review of the officers’ actions.
Local officials have not yet confirmed if an investigation will be launched into the incident.