Lansing Police Department Apologizes After 12-Year-Old Black Boy Handcuffed by White Officer Outside Michigan Home

The Lansing Police Department has issued an apology after a 12-year-old Black boy was handcuffed by a White police officer outside his Michigan home.

The incident occurred on Thursday when officers were investigating a string of Kia car thefts, including a “specific” theft reported on West Jolly Road. According to Tashawn’s mother, the boy was taking out the trash when he was approached by an officer with his gun unholstered.

The officer had been searching for a suspect in a string of car thefts when he spotted the child. The police department said in a Facebook post that the child had been mistaken for a suspect who fit the description of a man wanted for auto theft.

The department apologized for the incident and said that it was an “unfortunate case of ‘wrong place, wrong time.'” The department also said that it was “committed to providing the highest level of service to all members of our community, regardless of race, color, or creed.”

The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many calling for the officer to be held accountable for his actions. The department said it is conducting an internal investigation into the incident and that it will take appropriate action once the investigation is complete.