[ican'tbelieveit]

Right there is probably the difference in the way it played out. How did this kiddo present? How did he behave, respond, how was he dressed.

[envisio]

Yes, a person’s general demeanor and the way they carry themselves is evident from the start. After experience, I would think cops start to pick up on this.
Judging from the picture, the kid looks like a clean-cut respectable man. That first impression speaks loudly.

[Smokin' Joe]

How did this kiddo present? How did he behave, respond, how was he dressed.

A Virginia Tech student? I'd bet he didn't say 'mofo' once, but spoke good English and was respectful, instead of gibbering ghetto slang with a chip on his shoulder. If he had a hat, I'd bet it was on with the front to the front.

[Cronos]

It seems that he was well-dressed and I'm going to assume polite and well-mannered

What a good looking family -- upwardly mobile. We should not "club" them in any way with anyone else irrespective of skin color