In April, officers pursued Kemonte Hampton after he allegedly jaywalked near 11th & Garnett in Tulsa, then fled on foot into a hotel and a nearby QuikTrip lot.
Body‑cam and dash‑cam show backup officers pinning Hampton to the ground to place him in handcuffs. During the struggle, one officer failed to shift the squad car into park, and it rolled in reverse—travelling onto Hampton.
Officers remove him from under the vehicle while he cries, “Y’all just ran me over, bro.” He was taken to a hospital with what Tulsa police describe as minor injuries.
Capt. Richard Meulenberg explained the department’s crackdown on jaywalking stemmed from community complaints and rising crime in that area. He noted jaywalking constituted probable cause for questioning.
The officer who let the cruiser roll is under internal investigation, expected to conclude this month in June.
Hampton was charged with misdemeanor jaywalking, resisting arrest, and obstruction. A jury trial has been set for October.
Footage has circulated widely, raising concerns over police negligence and racial profiling. Coverage from NewsOne characterized it as “a case of racial profiling gone wrong.”
Reddit users criticized the incident. One remarked:
“They chase after and arrest this guy for jaywalking … then forget to put the car in park and it runs over the guy … did they make the streets safer or add to the chaos?”
What’s next?
An internal review regarding the officer’s oversight is forthcoming.
Hampton’s trial for the misdemeanor charges is scheduled for October.
It’s unclear if any civil lawsuit will follow, though media reports have noted ongoing public scrutiny.
This incident adds to wider discussions on policing tactics—particularly use of force and traffic enforcement, and how these intersect with racial bias.
