An assault on a Democratic candidate for state Senate at Friday night’s State House protest against the decision overturning Roe v. Wade continues to gain national attention. According to CBS 12 in Providence, video captured shows a man who appears to be Providence police officer Jeann Lugo punching Rhode Island Political Cooperative co-founder Jennifer Rourke in the face. Providence officer charged with assaulting political rival at abortion rally. The 35 year old Lugo, is facing a charge of simple assault and disorderly conduct as a result. The incident remains under investigation.

Via Twitter, Rhode Island Governor. Dan McKee said, “The violence that occurred at a peaceful protest at our State House this weekend was outrageous. Violence of any kind is unacceptable and we will not stand for it." Rhode Island Republican Party leaders have not responded to a request for comment on Lugo who will be arraigned again on July 8.