Tim Idzikowski apologizes for comments toward police

Man owns Detroit BBQ Company

DETROIT – Tim Idzikowski has issued a statement apologizing for his comments after two New York police officers were killed in Brooklyn.

After officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were killed, Idzikowski made a controversial post on his Facebook page.

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"How many times did they think they were going to kick the hornets (sic) nest before they got stung? These guys 'can't breathe' now either," is what the owner of Detroit BBQ Company posted.

On Monday, he released the following statement:

"I want to express my deepest condolences and apology to the families of the fallen New York City Police Officers - senselessly killed last week; and the entire police community of officers who faithfully serve and protect in New York City, in Detroit and across our communities. The recent online comments on my personal Facebook page were initially made out of frustration – after seeing recent developments unfold regarding the Eric Garner incident in New York City.

In no way do I believe or condone violence against Police Officers in New York City, Detroit or anywhere else.  I was trying to express a thought questioning at what lengths could the growing negative sentiment between some communities and the police continue before seeing more violence.

I regret and apologize for the insensitive manner in which my comments appeared on Facebook. It was a momentary lapse in judgment and in poor taste.  I have the utmost respect for the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect citizens such as me."