The controversial footage, which was also recorded by a bystander, shows an officer hitting 28-year-old Alexander Mitchell as he was being handcuffed in Watts in the late afternoon of July 28.

The LAPD released body cam footage that showed the moments that led up to 28-year-old Alex Mitchell being punched by an officer while being handcuffed. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at ...

WATTS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A video that shows a 28-year-old man being punched by a Los Angeles police officer during an arrest in Watts has sparked outrage and is now the center of an investigation.

Alexander Donta Mitchell (handcuffed) punched by LAPD officer – screenshot Press conference Date: Tuesday, July 30 Time: 9:00 am Location: LAPD Headquarters 100 West First Street Los Angeles CA ...