Bodycam: Cops Handcuff 11-Year-Old Boy for Allegedly Having a Firearm

Summary

In this transcript, police officers engage with a group of young individuals suspected of carrying a gun, based on a tip. The officers give detailed commands to the subjects, ensuring safety while investigating. After questioning, they learn the youths were walking to a Little Caesars and had no weapons. The officers explain the situation calmly, clarifying that they were following up on a report, and take care to make sure the individuals feel safe and understood. The interaction is tense but respectful, as they try to resolve the situation without escalating it.

Takeaways

• 😀 The police officers are conducting a stop involving three minors, all of whom are asked to keep their hands on their heads for safety and compliance.
• 😀 One of the subjects, a male in a black shirt, initially resists following commands and is asked to walk backwards to the officers' position.
• 😀 The officers use clear verbal commands to ensure the subjects are in a safe position and maintain control of the situation, instructing them to kneel and place their hands behind their backs.
• 😀 A report was made by a caller claiming that a 13-year-old black male was carrying a gun, which prompted the police intervention and search for potential weapons.
• 😀 The officers clarify that the situation was based on a report, and they did not directly accuse the individuals of carrying a gun, just that they matched the description provided.
• 😀 The officers explain to the young subjects that the stop and search were for safety reasons, both for the officers and the individuals involved.
• 😀 One of the minors, who is 11 years old, is questioned, and the officers confirm that he is not carrying any weapons.
• 😀 The other minors are also questioned, with one revealing that they had been walking to Little Caesars, dispelling any immediate threat or criminal activity.
• 😀 One of the minors explains that their parents are out of town, and a subject in a black shirt (identified as the boyfriend of a sibling) is taking care of them.
• 😀 Throughout the encounter, the officers emphasize that the minors are not in trouble, reassuring them and asking questions to gather more information while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.

Q & A

What was the primary reason for the officers' interaction with the group of individuals?

The officers were responding to a call that reported a 13-year-old male, wearing a red shirt and walking with a male in a black shirt, possibly carrying a gun.

Why were the subjects asked to keep their hands on top of their heads?

The officers instructed the individuals to keep their hands on top of their heads for safety reasons, to ensure they were not concealing any weapons, as they were being investigated based on a report of a possible gun.

What specific description did the officers use to match the individuals to the suspect?

The officers mentioned a report describing a black male, approximately 13 years old, wearing a red shirt and walking with another black male in a black shirt, which matched the appearance of the individuals being questioned.

How did the officers confirm the age of the individual in the red shirt?

The officers directly asked the individual how old he was, and he responded by stating he was 11 years old.

What did the officers do once they confirmed the individual’s age?

Once they confirmed the individual was 11 years old, the officers reassured him and clarified that they were not accusing him of any wrongdoing, but were conducting a safety check based on the report.

What was the relationship between the boy in the black shirt and the others?

The individual in the black shirt was identified as the sister's boyfriend of the person in the white shirt.

What did the officers clarify about the possibility of a gun being involved?

The officers explained that they were conducting the investigation because someone had reported seeing a gun in the hands of a young black male in a red shirt. They emphasized that they had not confirmed the presence of a gun but needed to check for safety reasons.

How did the officers reassure the individuals during the interaction?

The officers reassured the individuals by explaining that they were not in trouble and that the situation was for their safety as well as the officers'. They also asked if the individuals had any questions and clarified the purpose of the investigation.

What did the officers do after the individuals were detained?

The officers conducted a quick pat-down search to ensure the individuals did not have any weapons, particularly a gun, as a precaution for everyone's safety.

What did the officers learn about the individuals' plans for the day?

The officers learned that the individuals were heading to Little Caesars and had been walking from their home, not coming from Little Caesars.