In a deeply troubling incident that has sparked significant outrage across social media platforms, a woman was captured on video verbally abusing a Black woman in California, using the N-word multiple times in a short span. The shocking 12-second clip quickly went viral, drawing condemnation and prompting an investigation by local authorities.

Reports suggest that the individual at the center of the controversy is Natasha Chand, a 34-year-old woman of Indo-Fijian descent. According to various social media accounts and coverage by DailyMail, Chand was born in Fiji and has Indian heritage. However, the identity of the woman in the video was not officially confirmed by the police, who have stated that they are conducting a hate crime investigation into the matter.

The incident occurred when Jazlyn Garcia and her twin sister exited a diner, only to find themselves confronted by Chand, who was seated in her vehicle in what appeared to be a parking lot. The altercation escalated rapidly, with Garcia capturing the moment on video after Chand had already hurled a torrent of insults. In the video, Chand can be heard shouting, Get out of my face you f**king n****r, a phrase that embodies the intense racial animosity that has fueled public outrage.

Garcia, who identifies as being of Black and Mexican descent, along with her sister, responded to Chand's provocations, leading to a heated exchange. According to Pinole Police Sergeant Justin Rogers, the dispute intensified after the sisters confronted Chand, with verbal challenges exchanged between both parties. Rogers elaborated that in their local environment in the Bay Area, such aggressive stares or body language often indicate the desire to instigate a fight, a sentiment that adds a layer of complexity to the already volatile situation.

It has been reported that Natasha Chand previously held a position at a local BMO bank in Pinole, California. Her history includes several legal troubles, including an arrest on February 4, where she was implicated in a series of thefts at an Ulta Beauty store in nearby Concord. Chand faces multiple charges, including felony grand theft, second-degree burglary, and three counts of misdemeanor shoplifting. Notably, she was scheduled to appear in court in Martinez, California, for a felony readiness conference on the very same day the racist incident occurred.