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A KPBS review of more than 20 years of records relating to use of force by police in San Diego County revealed a clear trend: When the suspect was a person of color, police fired their guns 64% of the time.
San Diego police said they are looking into whether the officer used excessive force.
The arrest happened Sunday morning, but video of the incident surfaced Wednesday on social media, bringing scrutiny to the nature of the arrest.
Minority group makes up just 6 percent of the city's population
Stephen Keith, a Black U.S. Navy veteran, filed a lawsuit against the San Diego police after being assaulted last year when he called the police.