New Jersey police investigating disturbing 'knockout game' punch posted on Facebook

Friday, February 5, 2016
PATERSON, New Jersey -- WARNING: Some viewers may find the video in the player above disturbing.

Police in New Jersey are investigating an apparent attack after a video was posted on social media.

The video appeared on Facebook this week and shows someone throwing a punch, appearing to knock out an unsuspecting victim.

The person shooting the video can be heard encouraging the attacker. Paterson police called the video disturbing and thanked residents who reported it.
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Police Director Jerry Speziale released a video statement Friday on Facebook to the public about the video.



So far, there's no word on any arrests or the victim's condition.
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