The NYPD said two of its officers were placed on modified duty and are under review following a violent arrest at a Brooklyn liquor store that left the suspect bloodied and beaten.
Video shows the two officers appearing to use excessive force, kicking and punching the man as he bleeds, inside BK Wine Depot in Boerum Hill on Tuesday. The video circulated widely on social media Wednesday, catching the attention of elected leaders.
Commissioner Jessica Tisch spoke about the incident during an unrelated press conference.
“I have seen the video, I have been briefed on it and this matter is under internal review by our internal affairs bureau and we will have more to say about it as that investigation unfolds. But I understand the community interest in it because it is an upsetting video,” Tisch said.
“I believe that the two officers have been or are being modified at this time.”
Mayor Zohran Mamdani acknowledged the footage in a post on X.
“The violence used by NYPD officers in this video is extremely disturbing and unacceptable. Officers should never treat a person this way. The NYPD is conducting a full investigation into this incident,” the mayor said.
The violence used by NYPD officers in this video is extremely disturbing and unacceptable. Officers should never treat a person this way. The NYPD is conducting a full investigation into this incident. https://t.co/zdQllljhyh
— Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) April 15, 2026