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[-] 2pt_perversion@lemmy.world 38 points 2 years ago

According to an arrest affidavit obtained by the station, one of the teens reported hearing Metz say "Oh s---, my gun just went off" after the shooting.

The kids did trespass by hopping a fence, I'm guessing his defense is going to be he was just trying to hold them there for police but accidentally discharged his weapon into a kids face. The fuckwit is really lucky the kid lived.

I can't understand the idiotic appeal of inserting yourself into these situations when the police are already on the way and there's no danger to yourself to just waiting and letting them handle it.

[-] Chickenstalker@lemmy.world 23 points 2 years ago

The victim can and probably sue them in the civil courts for damages.

[-] colmear@discuss.tchncs.de 12 points 2 years ago

Depends on their wealth. I am not sure if you can sue someone if you’re poor. Attorneys are expensive

[-] Glytch@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago

A lot of injury lawyers will work for a percentage of the payout. This seems like a pretty slam dunk case for a competent injury lawyer.

[-] Buelldozer@lemmy.today 2 points 2 years ago

Depends on their wealth.

The kid was driving an Audi S4. I suspect they have some spare $$$ available. (assuming they haven't spent it all on repairs)

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