Investigation launches after trooper allegedly caught on video stomping on man during arrest
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Officials said a review of the incident is underway.
A Georgia State Patrol trooper's use of force is under review after he was caught on video allegedly stomping on a suspect lying on the ground.
Video of the confrontation was shared on Twitter and sparked public outrage over the alleged use of force. Georgia State Patrol confirmed to ABC News the video was from Sunday's incident and said the video is part of the review into the officer's actions.
The incident started at 5:37 p.m. local time on Oct. 3 when a trooper with the Georgia State Patrol conducted a traffic stop on I-75/85 North near Edgewood Avenue on a 2019 Dodge Challenger because the driver was not wearing a seat belt, according to state patrol.
GSP named the driver as Jamarco Lucas, 27, of Decatur, Georgia, who is currently on probation for assault and has an active warrant for his arrest in Rockdale County for simple battery.
