Overview
- The incident occurred on October 27 during a traffic stop involving an alleged illegal U-turn by Lich Vu.
- Vu, who has bone cancer, suffered a brain bleed and neck fracture, requiring surgery and hospitalization.
- Bodycam footage shows Vu tapping the officer's chest, leading to his forceful arrest and subsequent injuries.
- Officer Joseph Gibson has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation by the police department.
- Community leaders, particularly from the Vietnamese American community, are demanding accountability and highlighting concerns of implicit bias and excessive force.