A year-old boy was wrongfully detained by Fort Bend County deputies, sparking outrage from his family after the incident was caught on video. The Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, which occurred during a response to a burglary call with limited suspect information.
The boy's family is calling for the deputies involved to be discharged and for internal changes within the department. The incident occurred when deputies responded to an active burglary call with limited information, identifying the suspects only as two Black males. The two teenagers, who live in the area, were meeting up when the encounter with law enforcement took place. Shawnie P. Marie Hanks, the boy's aunt, expressed concern over the impact on the teenagers. A week after the incident, the family says the boys remain traumatized.
This incident will be investigated to determine the basis for taking the person into custody and any subsequent action. As soon as any determination is made, notice will be provided.
The family is calling for the deputies involved to be discharged and for changes within the department. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with the victim's mother and aunt. The suspected perpetrator also died. A local business owner says the ongoing retail crime problem has forced his staff to take take matters into their own hands, often chasing thieves down themselves.
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