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Parishioners stopped teen with a rifle from entering church with 60 children inside

This incident of a teenager with a rifle attempting to enter a church with 60 children inside is truly terrifying. The fact that the suspect was only charged with “terrorizing” and possession of a firearm by a juvenile raises questions about the severity of the consequences for such actions. It is difficult to fathom the potential tragedy that could have occurred if the parishioners had not intervened and stopped the teen from entering the church.

The first aspect that stands out is the need for mental health assistance for the teenager involved. This type of behavior is not normal, and simply locking him up in jail will not address the root cause of his actions.… Continue reading