In this case, the "kid" is 19 years old. We have a lot of 19 year old men and women representing this nation and bearing arms in our military. Education, family life (or lack thereof), social life, and a host of other things may be brought to bear in this instance, but age shouldn't be one of them. He's an adult in the eyes of the federal government and the local jurisdiction.

My kids (as I'm sure many of your's) have all handled firearms safely and effectively since before they were teenagers. They are all responsible adults now, carry concealed weapons permits, and would never take the life of another except in extreme situations of self defense.

This "kid" needs to be tried as an adult and punished to the fullest extent of the law.

Just my 2 cents..
Glenn