Texas police department under fire after officer posts selfie with Kyle Rittenhouse

The police department of a small town east of Austin is catching online criticism after sharing a photo of one of its officers posing with Kyle Rittenhouse on Facebook.

The Thrall police department posted the selfie of an unnamed officer and Rittenhouse on Thursday, as first reported by the Express-News. "Make those stops, you never know who you might meet," the caption said. "Today it was Kyle Rittenhouse, welcome to Texas"

Rittenhouse, who recently announced plans to relocate to the Lone Star State, became a celebrity in far-right and white supremacist circles after fatally shooting two people and wounding a third during a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest in Wisconsin. He was later acquitted of homicide charges.

The Thrall PD's post garnered 8,000 reactions and more than 1,000 comments, many blasting the department's decision to glorify the 19-year-old shooter.

"Sick you are making him out as a hero," Facebook user Jennifer Irene commented. "Shame on your officer and this department."

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Nothing happens in Thrall according to my friend from college who is the high school band director.


Facebook / Thrall Police Department
This online photo garnered angry comments and reactions on the Thrall police department's Facebook page.