Do you believe car thieves should be shot or hanged without a trial?
Getting over yourself virtue signaler.
Depending on the circumstances, you betcha.
Stealing something that substantial in the presence of the owner is in itself a violent act. It's in effect daring him to "do something about it," with the implication that he won't dare, for fear of violence from the criminal.
When you add to it the open, verbal and physical defiance--and bear in mind, this is the middle of the night, and it's a gang that has been defying him. That means the owner has to assume they could do him harm or kill him. And the kid is still there, challenging him and refusing to go away.
I'd say, when you play "games" like that, you're obviously not just a criminal, you're a psycho, and there's no telling what you'll do. In that situation, I'd say be safe and eliminate the threat. Sorry, it sucks to be a feral criminal, no matter what your age.
I am not the person you asked, but YES. I think the Judicial system is totally corrupted. There is no Justice, there is no law in the land.
When caught redhanded?
I bet we’d have a lot less car theft.
The Propaganda Media continually claims they're only thieves. They're often willing to try to murder people too:
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/police-car-owner-shot-after-confronting-catalytic-converter-thief/J22HJD47T5HOTCHLLMKQZQI5XM/
Caught at the point of offense by the rightful owner? Yes. Without question...