Almost Shot a kid.........

[SgtMojo67]

I was out on patrol today and drove up on two KIDS screaming at each other. The particular area had a lot of trees and brush so it was hard to initially see what was in his hands. Anyhow, upon closer inspection I noticed the one kid had a large knife screaming and waving it in the other kids direction (they were separated by a bicycle). I couldn't really believe what I was seeing. Anyhow, I got out of my vehicle and drew my service weapon and quickly walked toward him shouting commands. THANK GOD he listened and didn't make any movements toward the other kid. I had already began to take tension off the trigger. The kid dropped the knife and stepped backward and got on the ground as instructed. I don't think he realized just how close he came to losing his life today. Come to find out, the boy was 12 years old. I have a 11 year old boy at home. I couldn't imagine how it would have been the rest of my life if I had to shoot this boy.

Most kids would have been scared shitless, but this kid had a damn attitude. I have a feeling we will be dealing with this kid in the future. What the hell is wrong with kids these days. These were two boys that had been spending time together, spending the night at each others homes and such according to mom. The 12 year old told me he grabbed the knife because the other kid had a rock......what happened to good ole fist fights? I was floored and it has really bothered me this whole evening. Can't believe I actually came close to shooting a kid.

 

[patrickcudd]

Damn! good for you holding back!!!

 

[JB Books]

Sorry you had to experience this and thank God it didn't go bad.

Kids nowadays have no respect for anything. It will get worse before it ever gets better.

 

[Wheel Gun]

You probably saved someone's life today. Well done.

 

[MyMonkey]

Nice police work there. That kid needs some help evidently.

 

[JonDough]

Yes, thank God it didn't go over the edge. And i constantly wonder the same thing...kids are on a course that isn't good.

 

[ArGyLe64]

You did well today. I've been in your exact same position. It takes a while to calm down from that. Always remember to drink plenty of water when a situation like this occurs.

 

[twotonevert]

I have an 11 year old boy, I cant imagine him doing something like this. Good on you for showing restraint.

 

[Johnny]

Glad it turned out the way it did.

 

[bigchuck83]

glad you didn't have to shoot the kid and very sad that you had to be in such a situation. Unfortunately this kid might end up one of the ones who goes too far one day and hurts or kills someone who has done nothing wrong.

And when did kids just quit having good old fashioned fist fights and being done with it?