Frisco Police Apologize After Holding Black Family at Gunpoint in Mistaken Identity Incident

A Black family from Little Rock, Arkansas were held at gunpoint by police in a suburb north of Dallas on July 23rd. The incident was caught on body camera footage released Saturday.

The family, consisting of a husband, wife, their son, and nephew, were in a black Dodge Charger when police began tracking it after it left a hotel parking lot. The police had incorrectly entered the license plate of the car, believing it to be stolen.

The Frisco Police Department said the car drew their attention due to its out-of-state plates and because Chargers were high-theft vehicles. During the incident, an officer admitted to identifying the family’s license as being from Arizona, rather than their home state of Arkansas.

The family was understandably shaken by the incident, and the Frisco Police Department has since apologized for the mistake. They have also said that they are reviewing their policies and procedures to ensure that similar incidents do not happen in the future.

The body camera footage of the incident has sparked outrage from many, who are calling for greater accountability and transparency from police departments. It is a reminder of the need for police to be more mindful of the communities they serve and to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and dignity.