The Milwaukee Police Department apologized Wednesday and said officers who "acted inappropriately" have been disciplined after an internal investigation over an incident in which a stun gun was used on Sterling Brown.

The incident occurred over a potential parking violation.

"I am sorry this incident escalated to this level," said Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales, who did not take questions from reporters. Brown, then 22, was arrested in a Walgreens parking lot at about 2 a.m. local time on Jan. 26.

Eight minutes into the 30-minute video, an officer can be seen and heard loudly telling Brown to remove his hands from his pockets.

"Leave me alone," Brown appears to say. "I've got stuff in my hands."

Several officers then converge on Brown in an apparent effort to subdue him, and a struggle ensues.

"Taser! Taser! Taser!" an officer can be heard yelling at the 8:40 mark of the video, after which Brown can be heard grunting several times.

"Black men shouldn't have to have their guard up and instantly be on the defensive when seeing a police officer, but it's a reality and a real problem," Brown said in his statement. "There must be mutual respect, and both sides have to figure out how to accomplish this.

"This is bigger than me. My family, friends, legal team, Priority Sports, Milwaukee Bucks, the black community and the communities of all who stand against injustice plan to continue the fight."

In a lengthy statement of support released by the Bucks, the team said the "abuse and intimidation that Sterling experienced at the hands of Milwaukee Police was shameful and inexcusable."

"Unfortunately, this isn't an isolated case," the Bucks' statement said. "It shouldn't require an incident involving a professional athlete to draw attention to the fact that vulnerable people in our communities have experienced similar, and even worse, treatment.

"We are grateful for the service of many good police officers that courageously protect us, our fans and our city, but racial biases and abuses of power must not be ignored.

"There needs to be more accountability."

Brown plans on suing the Milwaukee police department.