Una insólita escena fue registrada en una calle de Florida (EE.UU): una bebé de tan solo dos años saliendo del auto descalza y con las manos en alto para "entregarse" a la policía.
El grupo de uniformados acababan de detener a sus padres por robar en una tienda. Pero lo sorprendente del video es que, en un principio, a pesar de que es una bebé, los agentes no bajaron sus armas.
Mientras se realizaba el control policial en la localidad de Tallahassee, la niña encontraba dentro del coche junto a su hermano, de solo 1 año.
Reacciones
Update on traffic stop video with small child in car#UPDATE TPD is providing an update to the press release regarding a small child being involved in a traffic stop. Body camera footage and a statement from Chief Michael DeLeo can be viewed. The original video by the citizen is first, then the video shows Chief DeLeo speaking about the incident. The body worn camera footage shows the officers' actions in the incident. The gun located in the vehicle was actually a pellet gun.
“This video footage captures the compassion demonstrated by our TPD officers during an intense situation. I’m very proud of their actions and appreciative of the work these men and women do each day to keep our community safe,” Mayor John Dailey said.
Original Press Release January 17,2019:
On Thursday afternoon, January 17,
2019 around 4:30 p.m., Tallahassee Police officers were called to Bealls Outlet located 3240 Capital Circle Northeast in reference to a shoplifting. Information was received from the store regarding one of the suspects having what appeared to be a gun in their waistband. Based on this information, the Loss Prevention officers did not stop the suspects, but provided TPD officers with a description of the suspects and their vehicle. Officers arriving on scene were able to stop the suspects in the parking lot and detain the individuals inside the vehicle which was a blue pickup truck.
Chad M. Bom and James W. McMullen were charged with the theft from Bealls Outlet.
The Tallahassee Police Department was made aware of a video of the incident circulating on social media. TPD is currently reviewing the incident and the body worn camera video from the incident.
Arrested:
Chad M. Bom Age 34
Charge:
Petit Theft 2nd Degree pursuant to Florida Statute 812.014(3)(a).
Arrested:
James W. McMullen Age 38
Charge:
Petit Theft 2nd Degree pursuant to Florida Statute 812.014(3)(a).
Posted by City of Tallahassee Police Department on Friday, January 18, 2019
El vídeo, grabado por un transeúnte, no tardó en hacerse viral, desatando una oleada de reacciones en redes sociales. Pese a que muchos comentaron lo tierna que les parecía la nena, otros expresaron su indignación por la reacción de los agentes.
Sin embargo, desde el Departamento de Policía de Tallahassee se aclaró que los oficiales abordaron la situación con cautela. Después, se publicó un video de la cámara que llevan consigo los policías para que se viera su comportamiento.
