LAPD Officer Under Investigation for Punching Handcuffed Man During Traffic Stop

Viral video captures officer striking Alexander Donta Mitchell, sparking calls for criminal charges and highlighting ongoing concerns over police brutality.

Incident occurred in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, a historically significant area for racial tensions.
Officer involved has been removed from field duties pending investigation.
Civil rights activists are demanding the officer be criminally charged and identified.
Bystanders captured multiple angles of the incident, which shows Mitchell asking, 'What did I do?' before being punched.
LAPD has a history of high-profile brutality cases, including the Rodney King beating in 1991.