US Police Apologise For Removing Black Man From Washington Shop

Police in Kirkland, Washington, have apologised for helping the owner of a frozen yogurt shop kick out a black man because employees said they felt uncomfortable.

The Seattle Times reports that the owner called officers on November 7 about Byron Ragland, who was supervising a court-sanctioned outing between a mother and son. Ragland works as a court-appointed special advocate.

 US Police Apologise For Removing Black Man From Washington Shop

Officers responded and told him that the owner wanted him to leave. Ragland left without incident.

Outrage led Kirkland police to announce an internal investigation, and the city apologised on Monday. The owner of the yogurt shop, Ramon Cruz, also apologised.

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