She climbed onto a police car in a desperate attempt to stop the officers from leaving….

The girl saw it.

That much was clear.

“Please,” she said again, softer this time, though the desperation didn’t fade. “Just look at him…”

One of the officers stepped closer to the cruiser, reaching up as if to pull her down. She shifted her weight, stepping back slightly, her balance wavering for just a second before she steadied herself again.

“No,” she said, shaking her head harder now. “You’re hurting him!”