Man Charged in Charlotte After Alleged Sidewalk Assault Captured on Video
A man has been charged in Charlotte after a social media video allegedly showed him punching a woman on the sidewalk. The incident reportedly began when the man told the woman "Don't wave to me."
Charlotte, NC, August 7, 2026 —
CHARLOTTE — A man has been charged in connection with an alleged assault that occurred on a Charlotte sidewalk, with a video of the incident circulating on social media. Authorities have stated that the man has been charged following the event.
The incident reportedly began when the man, whose identity has not been released, told the woman, “Don’t wave to me.” The social media video, which has gained traction online, allegedly shows the man then punching the woman on the sidewalk.
Details regarding the exact date and location of the incident within Charlotte were not immediately available. The identities of both the man and the woman involved have also not been publicly disclosed by authorities at this time. Further information regarding the specific charges filed against the man was not provided.
The police department’s involvement and subsequent charging of the suspect followed the emergence of the video footage online. No further information was immediately available regarding the condition of the woman or any potential medical attention she may have required.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details concerning the circumstances leading up to the alleged assault or the aftermath.
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