BARSTOW, Calif. (KNX) – A wedding party at a Barstow hotel turned into a brawl between party members and police late Sunday evening.
TMZ reported it happened at a Quality Inn and that, according to sources, officers responded when a few guests allegedly got “rowdy.”
The news outlet was told by the Barstow Police Department that officers responded to a call of four men that were fighting in the courtyard.
Video posted on the site shows one officer on top of a man, repeatedly punching him in the face before laying that man on his stomach and handcuffing him.
The department told the outlet a “use of force” investigation has been launched. The outlet reported some of the guests were allegedly MMA trained.
It’s believed three people were arrested.
KNX News 97.1 FM reached out to the police department for further comment. We will continue to update as details become available.
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