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Houston police say they're investigating a video showing a mounted patrol officer trampling a woman protesting during Friday's demonstration over the officer-involved death of former Houston resident George Floyd.The video, , was taken near police headquarters along Travis Street in the afternoon. Alison Amador, who recorded the video, told&nbsp; the demonstrators were surrounding another demonstrator who had been injured during a scuffle with police when the mounted officer came through.DOWNTOWN PROTESTS:&nbsp;In the video, the officer on the horse appears to blow a whistle, which is meant to warn people that the horse is coming through.Dont let them tell you it was peaceful in Downtown Houston — ª (@vikthewild)"When things got louder, the cops brought in horses," Amador said. "From my point of view, it looked like to me the cop saw her standing there but continued to plow through."they are "currently reviewing the circumstances behind the incident," although the scope of the investigation is unclear.In a tweet thread, ."The whistle is to warms (sic) people," Griffith said. "If you don’t pay attention, then that’s on your (sic)!"Jay R. Jordan covers breaking news in the Houston area. Read him on , , and , | Follow him on Twitter at | Email him at

Houston police say they're investigating a video showing a mounted patrol officer trampling a woman protesting during Friday's demonstration over the officer-involved death of former Houston resident George Floyd.The video, , was taken near police headquarters along Travis Street in the afternoon. Alison Amador, who recorded the video, told&nbsp; the demonstrators were surrounding another demonstrator who had been injured during a scuffle with police when the mounted officer came through.DOWNTOWN PROTESTS:&nbsp;In the video, the officer on the horse appears to blow a whistle, which is meant...

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