But after he threatened the group with a gun, Elmendorf, 35, called 911 to give a different account: A group of Black protesters had just threatened to shoot him, he falsely claimed according to authorities. The store in Schenectady, about 160 miles north of New York City, was where the couple had their first date. ADADThen Elmendorf allegedly called the police to falsely report a group of Black protesters were “hanging out in Section 8 housing” and had threatened to shoot him, according to the suit. “I’ll run you over with my truck,” Elmendorf allegedly said using the n-word. Cooper, who is White, called the police to falsely report Christian Cooper, who is not related to her, had threatened her and her dog.

Source: Washington Post March 12, 2021 09:50 UTC