Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk

JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Illinois State Police will conduct an investigation after video posted online shows the mayor of Joliet, Illinois, forcibly grab a protester during a demonstration over the death of George Floyd.

The video posted on YouTube Monday shows Mayor Bob O’Dekirk, a former police officer, grab a man by his collar and forcibly walk him toward a police car. It was not clear from the video what sparked the confrontation. Seconds later, another man runs up to O’Dekirk from behind, causing all three of them to tumble to the ground as they are quickly surrounded by several police officers. Both men were taken into custody.