An internal investigation has been launched after footage shows a police officer pinning a Black woman with cancer to the ground in Lancaster, California.

Bodycam footage captured on June 24 shows officers arresting a couple outside a WinCo grocery store.

After the man was detained by officers, footage shows an officer in the background kneeling on a woman's neck. The distressed husband is heard saying she has cancer.

The bodycam footage was released by The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department along with the following statement: "The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has opened an investigation into this incident. While the Department does not make statements related to ongoing investigations, Sheriff Luna has made it clear that he expects Department personnel to treat all members of the public with dignity and respect, and that personnel who do not uphold our training standards will be held accountable.

“In the interest of transparency with our community, the Sheriff’s Department is releasing body-worn camera video from the incident.”

This footage was filmed and produced 24 June 2023.

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In Lancater, California State, on June 24, 2023, deputies threw a woman to the ground in a disturbing incident captured on video.

The footage shows a white officer body-slamming a black woman As the officer restrains her husband, the woman tries to film the scene, but an officer forcefully shoves her down and appears to press on her neck. She pleads that she can't breathe while facing mistreatment and pepper spray.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has initiated an internal investigation and both officers involved are currently off duty pending review.

Outrage has spread online, with protests demanding the termination of the deputies. Further details, including potential legal actions and the apprehension of the suspected robbers, remain unclear as the police investigation continues.