Police Apologize for Handcuffing Black Child Mistaken for Car Theft Suspect

A white police officer in Lansing, Michigan handcuffed a 12-year-old Black child who was mistakenly identified as a car theft suspect.
The incident was captured on video and sparked public backlash on social media over police conduct.
The police chief and mayor apologized, acknowledging the child was detained solely for matching the suspect's description.
The child was released after a few minutes when police determined he was not actually the suspect.
The family is considering legal action over the traumatic incident.