Originally Posted by Reefman (Post 547923)

Lets see.....One minor shot dead, two other minors wounded and the likelihood that the shooter will spend most of his life in jail.
and some of you think that this was justified? Justified over what? Beer, maybe a cell phone...or whatever.

Get a license# and turn them perps over to the police. So many young lives that have been destroyed here...shooting them as they were running away was not the right answer.

Originally Posted by Matt G (Post 547946)

No doubt according to the law it was a bad shoot. However, it is hard to say what any of us would do in that situation considering the circumstances. After numerous break-ins and numerous reports ignored by LEO, whose to say this wouldn't have eventually escalated into a home invasion or worse. I'm not saying he was justified, but people can only take so much. It's sad that a kid died, but don't think they're all innocent because they are just 15. 15y/o's today aren't the same as 15 y/o's just 10 years ago. You play stupid games you win stupid prizes.

Originally Posted by Finfeatherfur (Post 547859)

Story around the office cooler here at my office in Lafayette is that these boys were trying to go meet some friends. Rumor had it that they were not trying to break into any vehicles at all, but one of them knew the house and the brother of the shooter. He also knew that beer was kept in an outdoor fridge, thus they were trying to score some suds.

If that is the case, how tradgic for all involved! - Hell, even I was trying to score some suds at 15. On another note, WTH is LPD charging this guy with 1st degree anyway. That does not seem like the right charge along with 2 counts attempted 1st degree. I didn't go to law school, or sleep at a Holiday Inn last night, but seems like manslaughter is more appropiate.

Originally Posted by weedeater (Post 547926)

I will agree with Reefman to a point but it is sad that this happened but its also sad that even if he caught them red handed and held them till police got there they would have just been released to their parents who evidently ain't doin a good job in the first place. I know this probably will turn out unjustified and the shooter will end up doin time and no the punishment for theft shouldn't be death but if they prove these kids were breaking into his truck then they should be beat on public TV and it be shown in every school of America that this is the punishment.
I had a 4wheeler stolen and my buddies horse stolen by some "miss guided" kids that cost us both money and time lost just to have them turned back over to their parents.... where's the justices in that, they should everyone of them be tried along with their parents and then anyone found guilty at the least beat and put on TV. When we began dealing REAL justice to kids and adults for crimes I bet people will think twice.

Originally Posted by flounder_smacker (Post 547975)

doesn't matter if it was beer or his truck, don't steal other peoples sh*t.

Originally Posted by whunter29 (Post 547977)

Exactly

Originally Posted by southern151 (Post 548000)

Yeah, cs. I feel the same. 3 shots, allegedly while they are fleeing or, even already in the truck. One shot in the head and, the driver shot in the ankle? Was he already in the truck? There are a lot of details missing so, I will wait to pass judgement.

Originally Posted by southern151 (Post 548007)

Yeah, 3 rounds from a Beretta and, no one called the police? If he was hit in the ankle and, was already in the truck...another hit in the back of the head inside the truck. Some of this don't add up but, I'm sure law enforcement is weighing all the evidence thoroughly.