"Based on what they knew, officers conducted a high-risk enforcement stop and detainment one in which they order others to show their hands and draw their guns. Given the information provided and realistic appearance of the object, officers conducted a high-risk detention to ensure everyone's safety, police wrote in their statement. Upon investigation, officers determined the item was a BB gun, not a real firearm. The juveniles were released after the scene was made safe."
"This incident serves as an important reminder: BB guns and replica firearms can easily be mistaken for real weapons, especially during fast-moving situations, police wrote. Brandishing or carrying them in public can place community members and the individuals holding them at serious risk. We are glad this incident was resolved without anyone being injured, but it underscores an important message leave your BB guns or replica firearms at home!"
Police detained a group of underage juveniles at gunpoint after a community member reported seeing them brandish what appeared to be a firearm. Officers performed a high-risk enforcement stop and detainment, ordering hands shown and drawing their weapons to ensure safety. Investigation determined the item was a BB gun missing its required bright orange tip rather than a real firearm. The juveniles were released to a parent after the scene was secured. Police posted a photo and warned that BB guns and replica firearms can be easily mistaken for real weapons and can place people at serious risk.
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