Especially in that instance. If more comes to light then a different response might be warranted. For all we know the girl had her music loud, or was distracted by some other cause and did not hear the sirens or see the lights, which we do know were in operation.
Pendleton should bear responsibility as well for the commission of his crime played a significant part in the tragedy.
Sanctifying ignorance? This is even worse. Double down on moral hazard.
You have to realize that most of this crime is loners, whereas the government can act as the biggest gang that ever was.
Moral hazards do NOT buy you anything good. Believe me.