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In a heartfelt moment that took place in Georgia, a police officer surprised a young boy with a brand-newPS5following a call from some neighbors that wanted the boy removed from the area. The moment was captured on social media, where users praised not only the officer for their gesture of goodwill but also the boy that received the newPS5.
The moment took place in Hapeville, Georgia, which is located in southern Fulton County, and a short distance from downtown Atlanta. According to the Hapeville Police Department on social media, Ofc. Eric Colleran was dispatched to a neighborhood after a caller reported that a 16-year-old boy was going door-to-door and wanted them removed from the premises. A seven-year veteran of the Hapeville PD, Colleran approached the boy, who identified himself as Keonte Evans. Evans respectfully stated that he was going around the neighborhood and asking if he could cut grass, pull weeds, or trim hedges around the neighborhood lawns for money, as he was saving up to buy new school clothes for his five younger siblings, and for hisown PS5 to play online games.
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The boy’s manners and honesty impressed Colleran, who not only cleared up the misunderstanding with the caller but decided to band together with his fellow officers to help Evans out. After sorting out the situation, Colleran and Evans parted ways. A few days later, Colleran came by Evans' home and surprised the 16-year-old with a brand-new PS5 anda PlayStation Plus membershipin the trunk of his patrol car. Evans was surprised and thankful for Colleran and his gift. Evans returned the gesture with a hug and then came back to give Colleran a second hug after putting the PS5 inside his home. Since he received the PS5, Evans has been playing on the console daily.
Colleran said that asboth a gamer and a police officerhimself, he chose to help Evans not for a chance to end up in the news but to offer a lesson in honesty and work. However, Evans said that he is still looking for part-time work to help his family buy new clothes ahead of the school year.
The story of Ofc. Colleran and Keonte Evans went viral on social media, with users not only thanking Colleran for his kindness but also for bringing a heartwarming tale to light. Throughgames such asCall of Duty: Warzone, only time will tell if Colleran and Evans will cross paths again.
