CVS Employee Under Fire After False Accusation Leads to Black Teen’s Arrest

A confrontation between a CVS staff member and a Black teenager in North Charleston, South Carolina, culminated with a 911 call that led to the youth's arrest, despite there being no weapon involved. Local media reported that on September 29, police were summoned to the CVS due to alleged disturbances from a male youth.North Charleston Police Chief Ron Camacho stated that the caller described the individual as using profanity, shouting, and potentially armed with a knife. When officers found the teen matching the description, they took him into custody following a brief altercation, during which no injuries were reported.Video footage of the incident spread rapidly on social media, showing bystanders defending the teen. Witnesses challenged the CVS employee, asserting that the youth had not posed a threat. The employee claimed he had threatened her with a knife, a statement refuted by those present. The teen has been charged with third-degree assault and breach of peace. Authorities have stated that the officers’ actions adhered to departmental policies without violations. (Photo: Threads/rivercityguy804)