LSL wrote:AND, the parents want a complete investigation.
May DPS include an investigation of 15 years of parenting skills that culminated in the choices this teenage made.
If he had not already had a driver's license, within a few months he might have been driving, and have been operating a 2,000 pound "weapon" on city streets.
Tradegy -- of course -- for the teen, his family, his schoolmates, his community, the first responders and LEOs who corectly took action.
Avoidable -- of course -- but cannot apply a "Couldda, Shouldda, Wouldda" re-do.
And, of course, the "legal consequences" likely will befall the LEOs and school rather than the parents. Some lawyers will be able to buy new boats, 3-wheelers, trucks, rifles, guns, etc., while the hobbists -- who respect the laws AND the pellet/firearm manufacturers will have to "gather 'round the wagons" in defense.
Just my opinion.
No, I don't think so...once its ruled justifiable, which I am certain it will be, a lot of this hubbub will cease. I may sound callous about it, but its just what I think is going to happen.