Sacramento Police Admit Mistake in Stopping Boy and Pregnant Mother During Suspect Search

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The Sacramento Police Department has admitted that officers mistakenly stopped an 8-year-old boy and his pregnant mother, drawing their guns and using a helicopter, thinking the child was a juvenile suspect wanted for two felony warrants. The mother cooperated with the police, but expressed fear for her son's life during the incident. The police later apologized, acknowledging the case of mistaken identity and recognizing the emotional impact their interactions can have on community members.
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