"I'm serving this country, and this is how I'm treated?" said Army officer Caron Nazario, according to a video of the December 2020 incident in US state Virginia.
A Black Army officer held at gunpoint during traffic stop was afraid to get out of his car You should be, police said timesunion.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from timesunion.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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By The Washington Post
WARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS DISTURBING VIDEO FOOTAGE
Caron Nazario had his arms raised in fear from the window of his newly-purchased SUV when two police officers held the army second lieutenant at gunpoint during a traffic stop in Windsor, Virginia.
Nazario was confused as to why police were yelling for him to exit the car last December for not having a permanent rear licence plate, according to a federal lawsuit filed this month.
When Nazario told police on December 5, 2020, that he was honestly afraid to get out of the car, the officer replied, Yeah, you should be!
By TIMOTHY BELLA | The Washington Post | Published: April 10, 2021 Caron Nazario had his arms raised in fear from the window of his newly purchased SUV when two police officers held the Army second lieutenant at gunpoint during a traffic stop in Windsor, Va. Nazario was confused as to why police were yelling for him to exit the car last December for not having a permanent rear license plate, according to a federal lawsuit filed this month. When Nazario told police on Dec. 5, 2020, that he was honestly afraid to get out of the car, the officer replied, Yeah, you should be! From there,