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[WATCH] Police Video Shows Officer Holding 5 Black Boys At Gunpoint

GRAND RAPIDS (WWJ/AP) - The mayor of a western Michigan city is working on a plan to review police procedures after body cameras recorded officers detaining five black boys at gunpoint while investigating a report of someone with a weapon.

WOOD-TV reports that Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss' office says in a statement that the review will include how officers respond to "incidents involving youth."

The video was recorded March 24 and obtained by the television station through a Freedom of Information request. It shows at least one officer pointing his gun at the boys.

WOOD-TV reports that the boys -- ages 12 through 14 -- were heading home after playing basketball.

"Listen to the directions and you'll be alright," states one officer with a gun trained at the teens throughout the 10 minute video. "Don't worry about it for now."

The boys were ordered to the ground where they lay face-down. One began to cry loudly. No weapons were found.

The incident is under further investigation.
(© Copyright 2017 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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