A resurfaced video from Evanston, Illinois is drawing renewed attention and debate online after being shared by Chicago Tribune reporter Gregory Royal Pratt on October 31, 2025.
The footage shows a federal agent striking a man who is already on the ground while several bystanders shout warnings, including claims that the man “can’t breathe.” The incident appears to take place in a public area as a small crowd gathers around the scene.
In the video, the man remains prone while the agent delivers the strike, prompting visible reactions from those filming and nearby witnesses. The exact events leading up to the moment are not shown in the clip.
Bystanders can be heard yelling at the agents to stop, while others demand answers about what is happening. Tensions escalate as voices grow louder and more people begin recording.
It is currently unclear whether the man was resisting at the time of the strike or what charges, if any, were involved. Authorities have not released a detailed public statement addressing the incident.
The resurfacing of the footage has reignited online debate over use of force, accountability, and transparency in federal law enforcement operations.
As discussion continues, calls for further clarification and official review of the incident are growing across social media platforms.
