A video circulating widely online appears to show San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie calmly walking away while a member of his security team struggles with an aggressive man nearby.
The footage shows the mayor standing close to the situation as the confrontation begins between the man and a security officer.
Moments later, the officer appears to lose balance during the struggle and is slammed to the pavement, hitting his head during the fall.
Witnesses say the officer was left bleeding following the impact as the confrontation continued to unfold on the ground.
In the video, Mayor Lurie can be seen turning away from the scene and walking off while the security officer continues dealing with the individual.
The clip has quickly gone viral online, sparking debate and strong reactions from viewers discussing the mayor’s response during the chaotic moment.
Some observers argue that security personnel are trained to handle these situations independently, while others believe the optics of the moment raised questions.
Officials have not yet released additional details about the incident as the video continues spreading across social media platforms.