CMPD Officer, Protester Scuffle Outside Government Center: Video

CHARLOTTE, NC — A Charlotte police officer slammed a protester to the ground outside the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center Monday afternoon in an incident caught on video. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the incident occurred after the officer — Capt. Brad Koch, who is a spokesperson for the police department — was assaulted by protesters.

"This video shows Capt. Brad Koch being assaulted in board daylight today by protestors at the Char-Meck Government Center," CMPD said in a tweet.

The event occurred less than a day after CMPD said Koch was targeted in a similar incident while walking with protesters Sunday evening.

"Protesters encircled Capt. Koch calling for him to leave," tweeted Nick de la Canal of WFAE. "As he walked away, protesters followed him."

"Just a few minutes ago a scuffle started in front of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center - the crowd was telling Capt. Brad Koch of CMPD he had to leave," Brian Christiansen of WJZY tweeted. "He’s the same officer who’s walked alongside protestors, signaling ahead clearing intersections for them"

Sunday night, several of protesters became hostile towards Koch while he walked with protesters in Uptown. Koch, said CMPD "has walked more than a hundred miles with protesters this week."

Koch was aided by other protesters "who protected him" as he fended off the attack, CMPD said.

"We want to thank all of the protesters who looked out for Captain Brad until officers arrived," CMPD said.

CMPD said that anyone who knows the identity of the suspects is asked to contact 9-1-1 or call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.