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Police investigate officer shoving man over Instagram dispute
Philadelphia police probe video of officer shoving man after claiming he 'liked' his daughter's Instagram photos.
In brief
Philadelphia police probe video of officer shoving man after claiming he 'liked' his daughter's Instagram photos. Philadelphia police are investigating a viral video showing an officer shoving a man after accusing him of liking his daughter's Instagram photos, with the man claiming the officer threatened to shoot him…
Police investigate video incident
Philadelphia police are investigating a viral video showing an officer shoving a man outside a home in West Philadelphia.
Dispute over social media posts
The incident appears to have stemmed from a dispute over social media posts, with the officer saying the man had 'liked' his daughter's photos on Instagram.
Officer's accusation on video
The officer said the man had 'liked' his daughter's photos on Instagram, but the man denied this.
Video footage details
The video shows the officer shoving the man and swatting at a filming cellphone until it fell to the ground.
First interaction with officer
The man said the officer told him to move and gave him a code violation notice before grabbing him and putting him in handcuffs.
Instagram account comment
The man said his friends found the officer's Instagram account and commented on his Halloween clown costume.
Officer's threat of violence
The man claimed the officer threatened to shoot him, saying he was going to put a bullet in his head.
Police department response
Philadelphia police confirmed they are investigating but declined to provide further details.
Fraternal Order of Police response
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 declined to comment, citing the open investigation.
Man's fear of officer
The man said he is scared to be near the officer and does not want to be near him anymore.
The big picture
Philadelphia police are investigating a viral video showing an officer shoving a man after accusing him of liking his daughter's Instagram photos, with the man claiming the officer threatened to shoot him.
