Hickman, KY, Fire Chief Investigated after Lunging at Man Recording Meeting
A Kentucky fire chief, who didn't take too kindly about being filmed at a city council meeting this week, is being investigated for assault.
Hickman Fire Chief John Amberg lunged at Tyler Dunn, who was recording the meeting, WPSD reported.
Dunn's tripod crashed to the floor during the incident. As Amberg was being escorted out of the hearing room, a man followed shouting at him.
Anthony Holloway, who was addressing the council, said he saw a cellphone in the the air and papers strewn on the floor.
Kentucky State Police are investigating the incident while Dunn also said he is pursuing it.
Neither the elected officials nor the fire chief has released statements.
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