Video of Scottie Scheffler Incident Released by Louisville Police
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Video released by the Louisville Metro Police Department shows the events that led to Scottie Scheffler, the number one ranked golfer in the world, being arrested while en route to compete in the PGA Championship last week.
Scheffler was arrested arrested last Friday after he attempted to drive around an accident scene to the course at Valhalla Golf Club, where the tournament was being held.
NEW: here is the relevant portion of the video released by the Louisville Metro PD this morning.
It shows Scottie turn into the lot and a police officer chase after the car and bang on the window. Scottie then stops the car immediately.
I cannot believe THIS is the footage the… pic.twitter.com/MgXKaNbeLg
— John Nucci (@JNucci23) May 23, 2024
Scottie Scheffler was charged with felonious assault for THIS?!?!
That cop should lose his badge. Unreal pic.twitter.com/QPnZFXUcqU
— John Hasson (@SonofHas) May 23, 2024
Scheffler has described the incident as a “big misunderstanding.” A police report on the incident stated that a “Detective Gillis” was dragged to the ground and suffered subsequent pain, swelling, and abrasions to his left wrist and knee. It also stated that his uniform pants, “valued at approximately $80” were damaged beyond repair.
Scheffler was charged with assault of a police officer in the second degree, criminal mischief in the third degree, reckless driving, and disregarding signals from officers directing traffic.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
