Body Cam Footage of Tyreek Hill Incident Released – Watch How It Unfolds When He Plays the Race Card

Date:  September 10, 2024

A routine traffic stop involving Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill quickly escalated into a tense situation on Sunday, as newly released body cam footage from the Miami-Dade Police Department reveals. Hill was pulled over just a few hours before the Dolphins’ game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the encounter quickly turned heated when officers forcibly removed him from his vehicle less than a minute after the stop. Hill was subsequently handcuffed and detained for nearly 20 minutes.

The incident, which has garnered national attention, shows both sides reacting poorly. Hill, clearly frustrated, tried to invoke the racial dynamics of the situation, while the officers responded sternly. At one point, Hill said, “I’m just being a black man, that’s it. I’m just being black in America in a nice car.” The officer immediately responded, “We’re dark too, brother. We’re people of color, too. Don’t play like that’s special.”

Video below:

The footage, which spans over 105 minutes, was released by the Miami-Dade Police Department in an effort to remain transparent and maintain public trust. Department director Stephanie Daniels stated in a press release, “We are committed to transparency, and we believe releasing this footage is part of that commitment.”

Here’s the footage that circulates on social media:

Here’s the first encounter:

Despite the intense altercation, Hill was released without charges and went on to play in the game later that day. However, the footage has caused a stir, leading to widespread criticism of both Hill’s behavior and the actions of the officers.

The Miami Dolphins responded to the footage by condemning the police conduct, calling it “violent,” “maddening,” and “despicable.” In a statement, the team said, “While we commend the MDPD for taking the necessary action to release this footage quickly, we also urge them to address the despicable behavior of the officers involved.”

The released footage has sparked heated discussions online, with many debating whether Hill’s attempt to play the race card was appropriate and whether the officers’ response was justified.

A representative for the police union said Hill was at fault for not being “immediately” cooperative with officers, NBC said. An officer involved in the stop has been suspended pending an investigation.

How to properly navigate a DUI checkpoint:

Hill’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said his client was charged with reckless driving and driving without a licence.

Hill thanked teammates – tight end Jonnu Smith and defensive lineman Calais Campbell – who were driving by, saw him being detained and stopped to help.

Sign up for Defiant America Newsletter and get one email every day with no spam, ever. (Click here)
Kellyanne Richardson

Kellyanne Richardson

Kellyanne Richardson is an American conservative political commentator and author who frequently courted controversy with brash statements about her ideological opponents, often Democrats and liberals.

All author posts