Yesterday, three cops were injured and a police car was wrecked. I realize it is all in the line of duty--to a degree. What is really disturbing is the cast of characters in this caper.
- A 15-year old
- A stolen car
- An 18-year old
- A 21-year old
- A sawed off shotgun (loaded)
- Drugs
While there is some merit to the need for a high speed chase on a dead end street; the police knew the gun was loaded and this story could have had a much worse ending.
The driver was 15--was he licensed? Was he seeking comfort and familiarity in Newtowne 20? At 15, what is this kid looking at in terms of a punishment?
He seems to be the lead perp, so the others will likely get off with a slap on the wrist, but this kid might get a few years in juvenile hall and be set free at 18. If you are stealing cars and carrying PCP and loaded shotguns at 15, what do we have to look forward to.
I will be very interested to see how this is handled by our "justice" system.
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