India, April 22 -- Ashley Gonzalez, an officer with the Houston Police Department, was suspended after a social media video in which she was purportedly seen going on a racist rant against Black people. The video and the suspension have made Gonzalez equally viral among conservatives and liberals, but for vastly different reasons.

On Monday (April 20), the HPD acknowledged the video, which was shared on social media by an anonymous user, saying that they are investigating. The HPD did not confirm if the individual in the video is indeed Ashley Gonzalez, but added that she is being relieved of her duties till the investigation is complete.

Fox 26 has confirmed that Gonzalez is a graduate of the US Army Cadet Academy and served briefly in...