Tyreek Hill dragged from car during traffic stop

Tyreek Hill police incident/ Tyreek Hill bodycam video/ Miami Dolphins player police confrontation/ Newslooks/ MIAMI GARDENS/ Fla/Police bodycam footage shows Miami Dolphins’ wide receiver Tyreek Hill being forcibly dragged from his car during a traffic stop before a game. After refusing to lower his window fully, Hill was pulled out by his arm and head and then pinned to the ground by officers. Hill, who remained calm throughout the incident, expressed shock and concern over how the situation escalated.

Tyreek Hill Traffic Stop: Quick Looks

• Incident Overview: Hill was pulled over for speeding and refused to fully lower his window.
• Police Action: Officers forcibly removed Hill from his car and pinned him face-first on the ground.
• Hill’s Reaction: Hill expressed surprise, saying he was “embarrassed” and “shell-shocked.”
• Bodycam Footage Released: Video shows the tense interaction between Hill and Miami-Dade police.
• Dolphins’ Response: The team criticized the officers’ behavior and called for swift action.

Tyreek Hill dragged from car during traffic stop

Deep Look

Newly released body camera footage shows an intense confrontation between Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and Miami-Dade County police officers during a traffic stop on Sunday, just hours before a game. The video, released by the police department on Monday, shows the situation escalating quickly when Hill rolled up his car window after handing over his driver’s license.

Police officers had clocked Hill’s McLaren speeding at 60 mph (97 kph) near Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. When the officer knocked on the window, Hill briefly lowered it to hand over his license but became irritated when the officer knocked again, telling him, “Don’t knock on my window like that.”

Hill, visibly frustrated, rolled his window back up, a move that escalated the situation. Officers repeatedly ordered him to roll it down again, threatening to break the window if he did not comply. When Hill refused, an officer opened the door, dragged him out by the arm and head, and forced him face-first onto the pavement. Hill, who did not physically resist, was handcuffed as one officer pressed a knee into his back.

Escalation and Police Force

Despite Hill’s attempts to cooperate verbally, telling officers, “I am getting out,” they forced him to the ground. The video captured Hill speaking to Dolphins’ security director Drew Brooks over his cellphone during the incident, informing him, “I am getting arrested.” One officer responded, “If we tell you to do something, do it.”

At one point, teammate Jonnu Smith arrived at the scene, parking his car in front of Hill’s vehicle and attempting to inquire about the situation. Officers ordered him to leave, threatening to ticket him for obstructing the roadway. Shortly after, Calais Campbell, another teammate, showed up and was briefly detained when he refused to leave the scene.

Hill was ultimately not arrested but received citations for careless driving and failing to wear a seatbelt. One of the officers involved has been placed on administrative leave as the department’s internal affairs team conducts an investigation.

Hill’s Reaction

In an interview with CNN following the incident, Hill expressed both shock and embarrassment, saying, “I didn’t want to create a scene, I just wanted to get my ticket and go.” He explained that he rolled up his window to avoid drawing attention from fans or passersby but acknowledged that his actions may have contributed to the escalation.

“I wasn’t moving fast because I’ve got injuries,” Hill said, referring to lingering physical issues from his football career. “I play a physical sport.”

Hill also shared his concerns about how the incident could have played out differently, stating, “If I wasn’t Tyreek Hill, worst-case scenario, this article would have a different headline: ‘Tyreek Hill shot in front of Hard Rock Stadium.’”

Dolphins and Police Department Responses

The Miami Dolphins expressed disappointment with the officers’ actions, issuing a statement that read, “There are some officers who mistake their responsibility to serve with misguided power.” The team praised the Miami-Dade Police Department for releasing the footage quickly but called for “swift and strong action” against the officers involved in the altercation.

Meanwhile, Steadman Stahl, president of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association, defended the officers, saying they followed protocol by handcuffing Hill after he refused to comply with commands. He characterized Hill as “not immediately cooperative.”

Julius B. Collins, Hill’s attorney, disputed the union’s claims, saying that Hill showed no signs of aggression. He added that one of the officers acted particularly aggressively, while another officer remained professional during the encounter.

History of Off-Field Incidents

This latest incident adds to Hill’s history of off-field troubles. In college, he was dismissed from Oklahoma State after being accused of domestic violence against his girlfriend, a case in which he later pled guilty. In 2019, Hill faced accusations of domestic violence involving his fiancée and their child, but no charges were filed.

Despite these past controversies, Hill emphasized that he wants to move forward positively from the recent encounter. “I’m just a good ole country boy from South Georgia,” Hill said. “I don’t believe in dividing people.”

Hill, one of the NFL’s most dynamic players, enters his ninth season and remains a key figure for the Dolphins.

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