Those that are old enough may remember the “Scared Straight” social programs of the late 70s and early 80s, where ex-cons explained to teens what happened when you were arrested and put in prison. I believe there was even TV shows showing delinquent kids being put through those programs (one of the first reality shows).
Maybe we need a new reality show that represents what happens if you break into the “wrong damn rec room” where someone is prepared for the thugs at any and all times. It could be called “Dead Right There”, or “Scared Sh#tless”.
If he is 18 and the other actors are 15, then logic points to the dead one being the leader due to seniority.
“The teens used a gun to try to get the driver to give up his keys, police said. But the driver had a gun too. “
Sadly, this is the correct outcome.
At first I thought he was the victim. No, he was trying to steal a car. No sympathy.
File this under “Shit Happens” file 13.
Crime is risky.