[pepperdog]

How would they know, with absolute certainty, that their son/brother hadn't obtained a real gun? The only correct answer is they wouldn't. These people remind me of the "he was a good boy" story you always hear from the mother's of gang bangers. I was sorry for the family but I see they have now lawyered up and are looking for action. No doubt this will end up costing the taxpayers and ruining the career of a cop or two. Phooey!

[fieldmarshaldj]

It's a good point. This kid was looking for trouble, he got it, and now he's dead. And I very much hope the cops involved, who put their lives on the line each and every day, don't see their careers ruined. With all the Monday-morning quarterbacking going on around here, they might consider what would happen if police opted to stop doing their jobs altogether. No one forces anyone to be a police officer.