Alabama police have charged three men with assault in connection with a massive brawl on a Montgomery riverfront dock.
During a Tuesday afternoon press conference, Montgomery Police Department Chief Darryl Albert announced assault charges for the following men: Zachery Shipman, 25, Richard Roberts, 48, and Allen Todd, 23.
One of the men was in police custody and the other two were expected to surrender themselves to police by Tuesday afternoon.
The fight began when a crew member of a city-owned riverboat attempted to move a pontoon boat that was blocking it from docking at Riverfront Park around 7 p.m. on Aug. 5, according to authorities.
Social media video that showed a man shoving a crew member went viral on social media.
BRAWL AT MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, RIVERFRONT DOCK CAUGHT ON VIDEO
The fight escalated after a verbal altercation over the apparent docking of a pontoon boat along the river. (Christa)
“The people of Montgomery, we’re better than that. We’re a fun city, and we don’t want this type of activity to shed a dark eye on what this city’s all about,” Albert said.
The incident escalated when several people could be seen joining the brawl and attacking the employee.
Albert said during the press conference that the FBI joined its investigation into the incident.
ALABAMA POLICE ISSUE ARREST WARRANTS FOR RIVERFRONT BRAWL CAUGHT ON VIDEO
The dockworker, pictured right dressed in a white shirt, is punched in the head by a man after an argument. (Christa)
“Help the brother!” one person recording the fight could be heard saying.
Police are also seeking to interview Reggie Gray, 42, who was allegedly seen on social media using a folding chair in the incident.
The fight began when a crew member of a city-owned riverboat attempted to move a pontoon boat that was blocking it from docking at Riverfront Park around 7 p.m. on Aug. 5, according to authorities. (Christa)
In total, 200 people were on the riverboat, according to Albert.
Police said more charges could be filed in the incident.
