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‘Don’t wave to me’: Man charged after police say social media video shows him punch woman on sidewalk
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Spencer Chrisman , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Charlotte-Mecklenburg police arrested 32-year-old Di-Quan Schafar Hunt.
A man has been charged with assault in North Carolina. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police arrested 32-year-old Di-Quan Schafar Hunt. The arrest was made after officers reviewed social media videos that appeared to show Hunt assaulting or harassing several people.
The videos were shown to police after they responded to a call in uptown Charlotte. One video allegedly shows Hunt punching a woman on a sidewalk before running away. The woman suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Further details about the incident and Hunt's arrest are available from the source. The investigation involved multiple videos and a reported assault on July 30.
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Category: safety Published: August 7, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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