MIAMI — A police officer has been placed on administrative leave after NFL player Tyreek Hill was handcuffed and placed face down on a street outside of the Hard Rock Stadium when he was stopped for an alleged traffic violation on Sunday.
The incident was caught on video and showed multiple officers involved in the traffic stop, and Hill lying on the pavement before being placed in handcuffs.
One of the officers involved in the traffic stop, who has not been identified, was placed on administrative leave.
Miami-Dade Police Department released bodycam video of the traffic stop on Monday afternoon.
The Dolphins wide receiver said he didn’t know why police placed him in handcuffs.
Miami-Dade Police director Stephanie V. Daniels said an internal affairs investigation was underway.
The officer is on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
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