“Aware of the Videos” – Jacksonville police respond to viral footage of officers beating fans at a Florida-Georgia football game

A video from the Florida-Georgia football game on November 3, 2024 went viral as it reportedly shows police beating fans. The video has attracted a lot of attention from the audience due to its disturbing content. Amid the discussions, Jacksonville police confirmed they came across the clip and are investigating it.

The sheriff's office released a statement about the incident via X (formerly Twitter). The statement indicates that the office will not comment further until details are verified.

“The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Professional Standards Division is aware of videos circulating from the Georgia-Florida football game. Administrative reviews of the incidents are currently underway. Therefore, the Authority will not comment until all the facts are known and the reviews are completed.”

In the viral video, officers from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office were seen beating two people who were watching the game. It showed a man protecting himself from the blows of a cap. The same officer then hit another fan, while the other two were also caught hitting a person.

Amid the worrying situation, witnesses could also be heard asking the officers why they hit them.

For those inexperienced, the game took place on Saturday at Everbank Stadium.

According to News4JAX, civil rights attorney John Phillips brought up the incident and mentioned how horrific the viral video was. However, Phillips added that the details of the incident are still unknown.

Internet users are reacting to a viral clip of police officers beating fans at a Florida-Georgia football game

Netizens seem to be angry at the police officers in the viral video. Many are asking police why one of their officers kept hitting an elderly man at the game in Florida. Others question whether police officers have the right to beat up the public, as shown in the clip. An X user wrote:

“Why is this officer hitting the older man in the back of the head when he is clearly dazed and no longer a threat?”

Another wrote: “What section of the law allows them to do this?”

A user also attempted to bring the video to the attention of the governor of the state of Florida. The user also demanded that the police officers be prosecuted following the incident.

“Both should not only be immediately suspended without pay, but should also face harsh criminal charges! If we don't learn from them, things will quickly escalate. @GovRonDeSantis THIS NEEDS YOUR PARTICIPATION IMMEDIATELY!”

Further details on the incident are awaited.