All I know for sure is that 40 years of people being afraid to "cast the first stone" has lead America down a path that has practically destroyed the family.
You nailed it.
I wonder what some of them on this thread will say if and I say IF we learn that he was involved in some nefarious activities that helped lead to his death? <<<<<<<<<<<
Whether he was involved in nefarious activities remains to be seen, but many of those shot and killed in "bad" neighborhoods are doing nothing but sitting, walking or driving. Non-gang members, not just rival gang members, are often targets of predators; teenagers are shot with their arms full of books sitting on a bus bench. That he was shot by no means indicates he ran drugs or was a gangster. Let's find out more, then you guys can castigate with more precision.
I do believe the kid admitted his mistakes as he took on the role of being the child's father. I wish I had a nickel for every cocky kid who had proudly told me his various children would be raised "on the county".