Note: This story, originally reported in September 2016, is being republished.

Police in Cleveland are investigating an incident at Walmart where a man allegedly gripped his daughter’s hair and forced it onto a shopping cart. Eyewitnesses Erika and Robert Burch described the distressing scene, with the child pleading, “Please stop. I promise I won’t do it again.”

Erika Burch took photos and confronted the man, who dismissed her concerns, saying, “Mind your own business.” Another shopper, Ora Schumann, witnessed the incident and reported that the man appeared angry because the child wasn’t standing near the cart.

Cleveland police are collaborating with Child Protective Services, which is investigating the household for signs of abuse. Photos shared by Erika on Facebook went viral, sparking outrage and debate about appropriate parental discipline.

No charges have been filed, and the investigation continues. The incident has prompted widespread discussion about public discipline and the line between parenting and potential abuse.