A disturbing and violent brawl broke out in Cincinnati, Ohio, and now video of the brutal incident is going viral. But for all the wrong reasons. The chaos began when a group of individuals launched a full-on assault on a white man in a parking lot. Leaving him bloodied and unable to stand. The footage is as graphic as it is horrifying.

The video captures a crowd surrounding the man, who is repeatedly punched, kicked, and stomped in the head even after collapsing to the ground. At one point, an Ohio woman joins in and begins attacking him as well. When a bystander attempts to help the man get up, another punch knocks him back down. By the time others manage to get him to his feet, the full extent of his injuries is visible. His face is drenched in blood. Moments later, he collapses again, seemingly overwhelmed by his injuries.

The violence didn’t stop with just one Ohio victim. A woman who appears to be with the injured man tried to help him off the ground, only to become a target herself. She was attacked by another woman, then punched in the face by a man from the group. The impact knocked her to the ground, and blood began pouring from her mouth. The video ends with others rushing to her aid, trying to help her stand up.

Violence Escalates as Ohio Woman Tries to Help

Local authorities have confirmed that the incident is under investigation. No updates have been provided regarding arrests or hospitalizations. Cincinnati, Ohio Police Chief Teresa Theetge expressed her disgust at the footage, calling the attack “cruel” and “unacceptable.” As of now, the identities of the victims or suspects have not been released, according to Cincinnati.com.

“I am in complete disgust, waking up to the viral video many of you have now seen. The behavior displayed is nothing short of cruel and absolutely unacceptable,” stated Chief Theetge.

The online response has been swift and emotional. Viewers described the footage as gut-wrenching and feared the woman may have died from her injuries. Others were angry that someone who was merely trying to stop the fight ended up being seriously hurt. One commenter believed charges should include attempted murder. Another person called out the cowardice of punching someone who was already down. Especially a woman.

This wasn’t just a scuffle. It was an all-out ambush that left two people bloodied and barely standing. While the investigation is ongoing, many are demanding justice, whether it’s the brutal stomping, the senseless punch to a defenseless woman.

Or the eerie silence from authorities since, one thing is clear. This kind of violence shakes a community to its core. The internet won’t forget, and neither will those who watched it unfold.