Cops Plead ‘We Don’t Want to Hurt You’ to Armed Non-Black Teens—Tamir Rice Comparisons Explode Online

A distressing video emerged showing two boys in pajamas playfully handling a loaded handgun, at times directing it toward officers. In response, police discharged a non-lethal round, thankfully avoiding injury. This episode echoed the tragic 2014 case of Tamir Rice, underscoring racial disparities in police encounters. Critics highlighted the contrasting treatment the boys received. Sheriff John Allen, emphasizing the importance of rehabilitation, noted the family’s troubled history with law enforcement but refrained from pressing charges. The aim, he stressed, is to address juvenile crime holistically.