Video shows LAPD officer punching handcuffed suspect, investigation underway

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 10: An LAPD officer makes a smart phone video at the unveiling of two new Ford Fusion hybrid pursuit-rated Police Responder cars at Los Angeles Police Department headquarters on April 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The LAPD is committed to purchasing at least 300 hybrid and hybrid-electric plug-in vehicles by 2020.
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 10: An LAPD officer makes a smart phone video at the unveiling of two new Ford Fusion hybrid pursuit-rated Police Responder cars at Los Angeles Police Department headquarters on April 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The LAPD is committed to purchasing at least 300 hybrid and hybrid-electric plug-in vehicles by 2020. Photo credit David McNew/Getty Images

An investigation was underway Monday into the actions of a Los Angeles police officer who was caught on camera punching a handcuffed suspect in the Watts area.

The video posted on social media shows two officers arresting an unidentified Black man Sunday on 113th Street in Watts. The suspect is handcuffed with his hands behind his back and is heard asking loudly, "What did I do, though?"

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At that point, one of the officers punches the man across the chin. The officers then continue adjusting the man's handcuffs and take him into custody.

It was unclear what prompted the arrest.

Police said the encounter is under investigation, and the officer involved has been removed from field duty.

Civil rights advocate Najee Ali held a news conference Monday outside the LAPD's Southeast Station and called on the District Attorney's Office to pursue charges against the office.

Activists are expected to attend Tuesday's Police Commission meeting to also call for action.

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