The evidence will indeed be interesting. Seems the initial evidence at the scene led the LEO's to "not" arrest the homeowner. Had the small child been shot in the back , no close quarters powder burns on his clothing or a shot thru the screen or storm door, or evidence of damage to the doors I will be suprised if the homeowner doesn't go to jail. Blood splatter, powder residue ect will prove where the shot was made from in the long run.
But the lack of an instant arrest by the LEO's suggest that the child and his "friend" were not playing a game of knock and run away.
If ya see local nooooze about this I'd be interested . Please ping me if ya will when it's discovered as to what the DA or Grand Jury decides please.
Stay Safe .....Sorry about your kids friend. Hope his death teaches all involved a lesson.
Thanks for your input. It is quite likely that the reason there was no immediate arrest is that it is the weekend, the autopsy hasn't been done yet, the shooter has no record and is not considered a flight risk. Nobody's saying the kid was small. He was tall and medium build. We will have to wait and see where exactly the evidence leads. Being close to the situation, I can only tell you what I know about the kids involved and the likely outcome. We're all very sad.