Protesters demand Oak Lawn cops be held accountable for beating teen in viral video

OAK LAWN, Ill. - Protesters returned to the Oak Lawn Police Department Wednesday, demanding action against the officers caught on camera last month beating a teen during his arrest.

The Arab American Action Network says the teen suffered major injuries, and still needs a walker to move around.

Police say the altercation began after the 17-year-old ran from a traffic stop. He was a passenger in the car and fled on foot with a bag.

Officers fearing he was armed, tackled the teen and that is where the now-viral video of the incident begins.

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The cellphone footage shows the teen being punched repeatedly.

A loaded pistol was later found in the teen's backpack, police said.

The protest will begin at 5:30 p.m., ahead of the Oak Lawn Police Commission meeting.