A 9-year old boy who took a gun to school and accidentally shot a female classmate is likely to receive probation and mental health treatment.
The girl remains in critical condition in a Seattle hospital.The Prosecutor’s decision is undoubtedly a challenging one. The goal of the juvenile justice system in Connecticut (as it should be all states) is the rehabilitation of the youth when at all possible. It requires balancing the notion of holding juveniles accountable for their unlawful behavior while offering them rehabilitative services to prevent future illegal behavior. Of course, the community at large must also be protected.
Did the Prosecutor get it right?
Should the adults who owned the gun or were negligent in allowing access to the gun be charged?
Washington School Shooting: Prosecutor Seeks Probation For 9-Year-Old Boy