During a funeral in North Carolina, deputies from the Lee County Sheriff's Office made the grave mistake of arresting an innocent man, believing he was a fugitive wanted for a 1995 murder. The victim, who was at his brother's funeral, was misidentified due to tips received by the police. After realizing the mistake, he was released. The Sheriff's Office stated that the situation caused confusion but insisted that they did not disrupt the funeral services.
Law enforcement made an error when they arrested an innocent man at a funeral, mistaking him for a fugitive, causing significant distress to mourners.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office stated, "There was a lot of confusion, hostility, and deception," acknowledging the chaotic nature of the mistaken arrest at the event.
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