East Orange, New Jersey — A disturbing incident involving a 13-year-old boy has sparked outrage and an internal investigation after police officers allegedly mistook him for an adult suspect and forcefully detained him inside a local store.
The encounter, captured on surveillance footage, has raised serious questions about police procedures, use of force, and accountability.
Teen tackled inside store during mistaken identity
According to reports, the incident took place Friday afternoon at a deli in East Orange, where the teen had entered to make a purchase.
Surveillance footage shows multiple officers entering the store and quickly restraining the boy…