EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Chief of the El Paso Police Department will hold a press conference to address the recent arrest that went viral after a video showed an officer punching the woman suspect.

EPPD Chief Peter Pacillas will address the arrest of 28-year-old Kelcee Renee Hufford on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at police headquarters, located at 911 N. Raynor in Central El Paso.

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As it has been reported, Hufford was arrested on April 2 for an outstanding warrant on family violence charges after she allegedly got into a fight with her roommate on March 31 over a rent issue.

During her arrest, however, a bystander took a video that was shared on social media and shows officers inside a home struggling to arrest Hufford, leading to one officer punching Hufford in the head.

In the video, Hufford claims she was tased three times and says the officers are “holding her hostage,” while another voice, presumably Hufford’s mother, claims she has autism.

When booked, police charged Hufford with resisting arrest and released the following statement:

The El Paso Police Department is aware of the social media video involving an arrest in Central El Paso. Officers were locating a suspect wanted for Family Violence/Assault. Force was used during the apprehension.The subject was booked in the El Paso County Detention Facility on Family Violence/Assault charges and Resisting Arrest with bonds of $3000.00 and $1000.00. The subject was released on a personal recognizance bond.Per department policy, the Internal Affairs Division is reviewing the incident. We recognize the community’s concern and are committed to transparency. We will share further information as the investigation allows, and appreciate the public’s patience.

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