The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said two men were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly attacking a homeless man.
Xavier Martinez, 20, and Jace Fields, 27, were charged with Class A assault.
According to deputies, the men approached a homeless man who was removing clothing from garbage behind a business in the 13600 block of SH-249.
Martinez allegedly stepped out of the vehicle, pepper sprayed the victim, and took photos him while he was dazed, according to deputies.
According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Fields recorded the assault and encouraged Martinez before they fled the area.
The video was posted on Fields’ Instagram account.
Both men were booked into Harris County Jail.
Deputies did not explain why the men pepper-sprayed the other man.
The victim’s condition was not disclosed.
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