The man had been facing charges of disorderly conduct, attempted third-degree assault of a law enforcement officer, obstructing a law enforcement officer and possession of a controlled substance.

The officer involved in the incident remains on administrative leave pending a full investigation, according to the Auburn Police Department.

The encounter began after police received reports around 3:15 p.m. of a man running in and out of traffic on Auburn Way North and trying to enter passing vehicles. Police said the man did not follow the first officer’s commands.

Video of the officer repeatedly punching the man in the roadway circulated widely on social media. The department later released body-worn camera footage and traffic video of the encounter.

The footage shows the officer approach the man and use a Taser before a struggle breaks out as the officer attempts to handcuff him. The officer punches the man in the head several times before his body camera falls onto the pavement.

At least 24 punches can be seen or heard during the encounter. Three additional officers arrive and help restrain and handcuff the man.

The footage also briefly shows the officer’s bloody hand. At one point, he asks another officer, “Can you roll my sleeves back up, so I at least look cool?”