Rochester Police Use Pepper Spray On 9-Year-Old Girl

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- An investigation continues in Rochester after police used pepper spray on a 9-year-old girl.

Police said one of the girl's parents told officers she ran away from home and was going to harm herself and others.

When officers encountered her, they said she became agitated and started kicking them.

RELATED: Rochester Mayor Names First Woman To Lead Police Department After Daniel Prude's Death

That's when they took her to the ground and eventually handcuffed her in a patrol car.

When the girl refused to listen to commands, police said they used an "irritant" on her.

This happened Friday. The girl has since been released to her family.

MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK

• Bronx District Attorney's Office Defers Prosecution On Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting EMT
• Dogs Rescued From Illegal Meat Trade, Trafficking Arrive At JFK Airport To Meet Forever Families
• Police Seek Man Accused Of Robbing Bronx Gas Station

In:
• New York