Albiscuit

+1

Federal law state 18+ to buy, plus the child's mother was aware the boy may have left the house with it...

Don't be a dick applies to both of them - thankfully no fatality.

But mum could do with some common sense parenting skills perhaps

Agree with the parental comment totally. Monty, I work with children and young people, most (including myself at that age) have a run mentality. They think they can outrun/hide from the coppers. Slightly different out there as the copper dont need to chase you, just pop one in your leg. But when in an area you know its easy to think you can escape.

Totally agree though, 99% of these police shootings could be stopped if they perp drops the weapon like they are told too, im sure theres a p...