CALDWELL, Idaho — A Meridian man says he was assaulted by a stranger in Caldwell while waiting for an Uber, and the entire incident was captured on video that has since circulated on social media.

WATCH EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: David Romero recalls being profiled and assaulted Man says he was profiled, assaulted while waiting for Uber in Caldwell

David Romero said the assault happened when an older man in a truck motioned for him to approach the vehicle. Thinking the man might be lost and need help, Romero walked over to assist that's when the viral video starts.

"Yeah, just out of nowhere he just like grabbed me," Romero said.

Instead of asking for directions, Romero said the man immediately assaulted him and made accusations.

"I just kind of went into shock, and I had my phone in my

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