Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Viral Video Shows Police Officer Punching Man During Stop
A video of a police officer hitting a man during a traffic stop has gone viral.
It shows a police officer breaking a car window and punching a 22-year-old man named William McNeil Jr. The man was pulled out of the car and pinned to the ground.
The police claim that the video doesn't show everything that happened.
The police used force, but they say it wasn't against the law.
The man's lawyers say the police are lying.
The report did not mention the punch but bodycam video shows that police had warned him to open the door or else.
A video shows a Jacksonville police officer breaking a car window and punching a 22-year-old man.
The incident occurred during a traffic stop in February but the video went viral recently.
Civil rights lawyers allege police brutality while the police claim the video doesn't show the whole story.
Sheriff TK Waters admitted that force was used, but said it doesn't necessarily mean it was unlawful.
Conflicting accounts exist regarding the use of force and the man's actions.
- Who
- William McNeil Jr. and a Jacksonville police officer.
- What
- A police officer broke a car window and punched a 22-year-old man during a traffic stop.
- When
- The incident happened in February, but the video went viral recently.
- Where
- Jacksonville, Florida.
- Why
- The exact reasons for the use of force are disputed, with differing accounts from the police and the man's lawyers.
Civil Rights Lawyers' View
Police/Sheriff's View
Use of Force
Civil Rights Lawyers' View
The police used excessive force and committed police brutality.
Police/Sheriff's View
The police actions were justified, and the video doesn't show the full story.
Report Accuracy
Civil Rights Lawyers' View
The officer's report is a lie and attempts to cover up the incident.
Police/Sheriff's View
The officer's report is accurate, and any omissions are not indicative of wrongdoing.
- Victim
- William McNeil Jr.
- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Date of Incident
- February
- Age of Victim
- 22
- Involved Party
- Police Officer D. Bowers
- Officer's Report
- Did not mention McNeil being punched