Sha’Carri Richardson’s arrest captured on surveillance footage

Surveillance footage capturing the events leading to the arrest of Sha’Carri Richardson has been made public.

The video, obtained by TMZ Sports, shows Richardson approaching her boyfriend, Christian Coleman, at the Seattle-Tacoma Airport on July 27. Richardson is seen grabbing Coleman’s backpack from behind, pushing him into a wall, and engaging in a heated exchange as they walk towards security.

Authorities were alerted to the altercation by a Transportation Security Administration supervisor. Despite the incident, Coleman chose not to press charges and expressed a desire to move past the situation.

Coleman later stated to reporters that he believed Richardson should not have been arrested and emphasized the importance of showing grace and understanding in such situations.

Sha’Carri Richardson competes in the first round of the women’s 100-meter dash during day one of the USATF Outdoor and Para National Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, on July 31, 2025. (IMAGN)

The incident occurred just days prior to the United States Track and Field Championships, where Richardson narrowly missed qualifying for the 200-meter final. She still holds the world title in the 100-meter event.

Both Coleman and Richardson have achieved success in the sport, winning gold at various championships. Richardson also secured a silver medal at the Paris Games.

Sha’carri Richardson of Team United States celebrates after finishing second in the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on Aug. 3, 2024 in Paris. (Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu via Getty Images)

This incident is not the first time Richardson has faced controversy at an airport, as she was previously removed from a flight following a dispute with a flight attendant.

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