@japdmedia26: Sour Lake, Texas, USA 🇺🇸 — A viral video showing a Black man being handcuffed outside his home by plainclothes police officers has sparked questions about police conduct. The incident happened on October 5, 2026. Kendrick Bates said two officers approached him in an unmarked truck after allegedly accusing him of running two stop signs. Bates said the officers did not identify themselves before confronting him. His wife recorded the encounter as officers restrained him beside his truck. At one point, Police Chief Aaron Burleson placed a hand near Bates’ neck while reaching toward his pocket. “Hey, get your hands off of his neck,” said Bates’ wife. Bates questioned the officers’ actions and their attempt to access his wallet. “They did not initially identify themselves, show up in an unmarked vehicle, and did not initiate emergency lights,” he wrote in his Facebook post. The encounter prompted widespread online discussion. While some viewers questioned the force used, others said the moments before the recording began needed further examination. Bates was reportedly issued citations for two alleged stop-sign violations and was not arrested. On October 7, the City of Sour Lake announced that it had contacted a neighboring law enforcement agency and the Texas Rangers for an independent review. “The City has reached out to a neighboring law enforcement agency and the Texas Rangers for independent review of the incident,” the statement said. “During the pendency of the investigation, the Officers involved will be assigned to non-patrol duties.” Bates has said he intends to sue the police department and launched a fundraiser for legal expenses. #SourLakeTexasUSA #KendrickBates #AaronBurleson #TexasNews #japd

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