A North Carolina police officer has been terminated from the police department after a video of him beating a Black woman went viral. Karson Ryder, 22, was seen repeatedly punching a Black woman during an arrest as she fell to the ground.

As of writing, it’s unclear what happened before the assault took place. The footage was obtained from a motion camera that was triggered when the officer began punching the woman.

The incident took place on Friday, after which the authorities acted swiftly, with Shelby Police Chief Brad Fraser announcing the officer’s termination on Saturday. “As a follow-up to our press release issued yesterday, the Shelby Police Department’s Office of Professional Standards has completed its administrative investigation and presented its findings to my office,” Fraser said in a statement. “Effective at 8:30 a.m. this morning, the officer involved in this incident has been terminated from employment with the Shelby Police Department.”

The victim was identified as a 24-year-old Cherrie Moore. Fraser revealed that Ryder and his partner were conducting a criminal investigation in the area when they encountered Moore, who appeared “suspicious.” According to People, the video began with Hyder and Moore’s hands touching as he then pushed her to the ground.

“I don’t have a warrant. What are you doing?” Moore can be heard saying in the video. The words are followed by Ryder repeatedly punching the 35-year-old, which, according to his arrest warrant, led to Moore busting her lip and having a broken nose. As Ryder continues to punch the woman, another police officer intervenes in the assault, stating, “Let go, I got her.”

As the officers arrested Moore, she asked for mental health care and even stated that she was “off her medication.” Moore’s father commented on the video, questioning the motive of the officer. “I was so upset … Why is this man doing this to my daughter? What reason? And she’s sick,” Moore’s father said.  “It could have been worse. Thank God somebody had the Ring camera. That man would’ve gotten away with it. That man shouldn’t have to put a badge back on again. He shouldn’t drive in another police car unless he’s going to jail.”

Following Karson Ryder’s dismissal on Saturday, he turned himself in on June 1. Since then, he has been processed and released on a $10,000 secured bond. 

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into police officers using excessive force. “We understand the community has questions and concerns, and we take that very seriously,” SBI Director Chip Hawley revealed. “We ask the public to be patient as we conduct our work. A careful, thorough investigation takes time, and our priority is to gather all available facts so that informed decisions can be made based on the evidence.”