A former North Carolina police officer captured on a doorbell camera repeatedly striking a woman in the face has been formally charged with assault, authorities confirmed on Monday.
Incident Details
The video, which has been widely circulated on social media, shows Shelby Police Officer Karson Hyder, 22, pummeling Cherrie Moore on Friday. Hyder turned himself in at the Cleveland County Detention Center on Monday morning and was subsequently released after posting a $10,000 secured bond. Court records do not list an attorney for him, and a phone number associated with his name was out of service.
Hyder, who was suspended on Friday and terminated from his position on Saturday, had been responding to a breaking-and-entering call when the altercation occurred.
Legal Proceedings
According to a warrant, Moore, 34, fled the residence on foot and resisted arrest, allegedly assaulting Hyder by grabbing and ripping his uniform. A separate warrant filed on Monday alleges that Hyder unlawfully and willfully assaulted and struck Moore, grabbing her by the arm, pushing her to the ground, and striking her in the face with a closed fist, thereby inflicting serious injury, including a possible broken nose and busted lip.
The State Bureau of Investigation had announced on Saturday that it had opened an investigation into Hyder's conduct.
Victim's Status
Moore was initially charged with breaking and entering, resisting arrest, and assault on a public officer. However, the latter two charges have since been dismissed. She was released on an unsecured bond. A phone number associated with Moore was disconnected.
Her attorney, Ronald Haynes, informed the Associated Press via email that Moore is recovering and receiving treatment for her mental health. He added, "The heinous actions of former Officer Karson Hyder will forever negatively impact Ms. Cherrie Moore and her family. It is a small relief that city officials responded so promptly to terminate and charge Mr. Hyder."
