Dozens call for charges against NYPD officer involved in confrontation with 19-year-old Tamani Crum in Harlem

The Detectives' Endowment Association has said it's considering a possible civil suit against the woman.

body cam video shows Tuesday's arrest of 22-year-old Elvin James, wanted in connection with an attempted murder.NYPD releases bodycam of confrontation between officer and 19-year-old Tamani Crum in Harlem

Investigators say 19-year-old Tamani Crum interfered with the arrest, hitting the officer, who then struck back. Crum fell backward and was taken into custody. "We're not gonna allow that to happen in our communities. If the police are out here to serve and protect, that's exactly what they gonna do," said Desmond Marrero, with PTP Uptown Revolutionaries."Nothing justifies a teenager being punched in the face by a grown man."

The Detectives Endowment Association has said it's considering a possible civil suit against Crum for assaulting the officer.

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