Kansas City firefighter charged for spitting on child
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas City firefighter faces charges for an incident in which witnesses allege he called a child a racial slur and then spat on him in a restaurant.
The Kansas City Star reports that 42-year-old Terrence J. Skeen has been charged with battery, assault and disorderly conduct involving a Feb. 26 incident at a Hooters restaurant. Witnesses told police that a customer used a racial slur and spit on a child.
Police say the case also has been referred to the FBI for further investigation.
A Kansas City spokesman says Skeen has worked for the fire department for more than 15 years.