Pregnant Mother and 8-Year-Old Son Mistakenly Detained at Gunpoint by Sacramento Police

Mother seeks therapy for traumatized son and plans to file a complaint against the police department, asking for payment for counseling after they mistakenly identified the boy as a suspect.

Shanice Stewart, a pregnant mother, and her eight-year-old son, Brandon, were mistakenly detained at gunpoint by Sacramento police due to a misidentification of Brandon as a suspect in multiple felonies.
Upon realizing the error, the Sacramento police ended their 'high-risk' stop, apologized on the scene, and have stayed in contact with Stewart since the incident.
In response to the traumatic experience, Stewart seeks therapy for her son and plans to file a complaint against the police department, while also requesting them to cover the cost for her son's counseling.
The Sacramento Police Department recognized their mistake, stating that the incident is under review and acknowledging the impact such police interactions can have on the community.
Since the incident, Brandon is said to be terrified of traveling on the highway and freezes up when he sees a member of law enforcement, indicating the long-term traumatic impact of the incident.