www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-02-09 18:54:10

SUMMARY: The Jackson police have arrested a 15-year-old for a murder that took place last weekend and are now searching for a 16-year-old believed to have used an assault rifle in another shooting. Police chief Joe Wade is open to charging parents of teenagers who commit violent crimes and is exploring the possibility of holding parents accountable for their children’s actions. This comes after a recent Michigan case where a mother was convicted of manslaughter for her son’s school shooting. Legal experts say proving a parent’s wanton disregard for safety in their child’s use of a gun would be challenging, as the law typically does not hold others responsible for criminal actions of others. Additionally, a new city curfew is set to go into effect soon, but the police are still working out the logistics of enforcing it and providing housing for teens who may be away from home after 10 PM.



Chief says parents should be held accountable for kids’ violent crimes

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