Tempe, AZ, Faces Lawsuit From Black Man Held At Gunpoint By Officer

A Black hotel employee was held at gunpoint by a white officer while searching for a suspect. The incident, captured on body camera, shows the officer detaining the employee for several minutes, claiming he matched the suspect's description. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is representing the employee. The Tempe police have placed the officer on administrative assignment pending an internal investigation.

What was the context of the incident involving the hotel employee?

Describe the body camera footage related to the incident.

What was the reason the officer held the hotel employee at gunpoint?

Who is representing the hotel employee in the lawsuit?

What action was taken regarding the officer involved in the incident?