Some race hustlers obviously shook down the local media saying it creates a “bad impression” (read that as reality) to mention race.
The notices immediately after a crime that avoid race are the most egregious.
There was a serial killer case in my area where the police knew the race of the perp (which contradicted thee earlier profile) and yet they failed to notify the public.
That rather let people be murdered than offend certain groups.
Insanity.
That same thing happened with the DC shooters, Muhammed and Malvo. An early profile said “lone white guy” and the police came to know better but didn’t alert the pubic.