Many, many would-be adult males are not here to post with us precisely because of the stupid pranks that got them killed. Things like this happen on a regular basis. It's a hazard of youth.
The law places more responsibility upon an adult than upon a teenager. There is a good reason for that. Adults are supposed to have more sense.
Not even sensible adults are perfect. In the dark of night a six-foot teenager playing a prank can look exactly like a six-foot maniac holding a gun. Standing around squinting your eyes to make extra sure may get you and your family killed.
The shooter overreacted and caused the death of a minor. Killing someone is not to be a decision taken lightly.
The decision to risk your life and your family's life isn't to be taken lightly either.
Based upon many of the arguments here, I conclude life has been greatly devalued in our country. Shoot first, ask questions later.
Based on your previous statements, I don't think you've made a serious enough effort to understand many of the arguments here.
Live with a clear conscience because your peace was violated and somebody just had to die for it.
I doubt that this man is going to have a clear conscience for a very long while. He didn't kill the kid just because his "peace was violated", he did it because he thought the kid was somebody else.
Hell, it's just somebody's kid. He deserved to be blown away. Throw his prankster body in a box and shovel dirt on him, wash your hands and go on about your daily life. Reload for the next kid.
300+ posts and that's all you got out of it?