Tyreek Hill yesterday called for a Miami-Dade police officer to be fired after the Miami Dolphins wide receiver was detained during a traffic stop outside Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.
In a statement released on behalf of Hill, attorney Julius Collins said he and his client “are of the opinion that the officer’s use of force was excessive, escalating and reckless.” The officer, who the police department identified as 27-year veteran Danny Torres, according to the Associated Press, was placed on administrative duties while an investigation takes place.
Police pulled Hill over on his way to the stadium Sunday for the Dolphins’ season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Body-worn camera footage released by Miami-Dade police showed Hill being forced out of his vehicle and onto the ground by officers.
In the video, police approached Hill’s car, and he rolled his window up after a brief interaction. The police told Hill to keep his window down. When he did not fully roll it down, one of the four officers opened the car door and pulled Hill from the vehicle by the back of his neck. One officer put Hill face-down on the street to handcuff him.
Hill was cited for careless driving and failure to wear a seatbelt, the AP reported.
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Tyreek Hill calls for firing of police officer after traffic stop, detainment
