Someone called the cops on a lemonade stand in Kansas City -- here's what happened when law enforcement showed up

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Most kids running a lemonade stand worry about hailing down customers, whether they have enough ice and if the lemonade tastes sweet enough. But Parez and Jakkhi Reese encountered a different problem after someone called 911 on them.

The two brothers had set up their neighborhood lemonade stand in Kansas City, Kansas — something they’d reportedly been doing for years. But, this week, a concerned caller contacted emergency services to report the boys’ business. What happened next turned a potential buzzkill into one of the feel-good stories of the summer.

When police officers and firefighters arrived on the scene, they didn’t shut the stand down. According to local reports, officers and members of the fire department quickly became some of the boys’ biggest customers.

Officer Morgan Reed was among the first to arrive and immediately started calling fellow officers, encouraging them to stop by and support the young business owners.

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Some busy body called the cops. Maybe because the kids were black.

[dalton99a]

1. Kick

[Ocelot II]

2. Some Karen called the cops because a couple of (Black) kids were selling lemonade,

probably complaining they didn't have a license or some damn thing. Glad to see that backfired. Bite me, Karen.

[SheilaAnn]

3. "Karen" should go to church and leave the kids alone. Geeez. n/t

[Danascot]

5. She didn't give a f

about a license. She was upset they were selling lemonade while black.

[MustLoveBeagles]

4. I'm so happy it turned out like this

Boo! to the complainer. I'm sure that wasn't the outcome you were hoping for.

[electric_blue68]

14. Hahaha. Yup!

[Beartracks]

6. Police AND fire responded to the scene?

What did the complainer to 911 say was going on??

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[irisblue]

11. One of the cops called the buddies in.

[Beartracks]

18. I thought that was only later, so they could all buy a lemonade.

[Wiz Imp]

7. "Maybe because the kids were black."

Gee, ya think????? I don't know if it's possible or not, but if possible, the person who made the phone call should be cited for creating a nuissance.

[irisblue]

8. How did I know the 2 kids were black?

2018 video....

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[TommieMommy]

9. The person who called on those kids has no heart. Glad they got excellent customers 💙

[mountain grammy]

10. Even if whoever wanted to report the boys

calling 911 is absurd.. the police should have a chat wth the caller and remind them that 911 is for emergencies.

So happy to see this turn out so well for those kids! Bravo to all!

[GiqueCee]

12. Another lowlife racist...

... gets its nose rubbed in its own bullshit. Good.

[IcyPeas]

13. Heres a little Youtube video with the boys...

[electric_blue68]

15. Yay ty

[electric_blue68]

16. SO Glad this turned out extra well! Stick it, caller hahaha.

[jmowreader]

17. If I was a mayor, I would have a licensing program for lemonade stands

No, it wouldn't be a dick move.

Some time in April, before lemonade stand season begins, we'd have a class at somewhere like a meeting room at the public library. Hire a couple chefs and a city official who's good with kids to come in for the day to teach it. It'd cost the kids One Dollar to attend. We'd teach them basic sanitation, how to make good lemonade, how to set up a stand so it's easy for them to use, how to set your prices so you don't lose money, how to pick a place for the stand so people can get to it and there aren't a billion other stands next to it, suggest other products to sell along with lemonade to increase your profits, and basic budgeting. At the end of the day every kid would get a fancy certificate that said "City Approved Lemonade Stand" to hang on their stand. Make it real lighthearted and fun. If the kids do what they're taught in the class they'll make money that summer and have a good time in the process.