Police Officer Cop who Accidentally Shot 15-year-old Guitarist Will Not Face Criminal Charges

[ItsjustMe]

Musicians are offering support to a 15-year-old guitarist who was accidentally shot by a Chicago police officer.
According to the Chicago Tribune, Rylan Wilder was finishing his shift at the UpBeat Music and Arts center when he was struck by bullets meant for a bank robber. He was hit in both the arm and the abdomen by the police officer. The shot to his arm caused serious damage, leaving his parents unsure if he'll be able to play the guitar again.

[Rebl2]

1. Since

he won’t be charged, the parents should sue officer, police department and the city as well.

[abqtommy]

2. +100 Civil suits are often successful in these circumstances. nt

[Demovictory9]

4. They will. 200 attorneys will contact them

[LudwigPastorius]

3. Jesus, don't they teach cops to identify their target before shooting?

And, he had his pistol right there, holstered at his side. Was an AR (with its far more damaging high velocity rounds) warranted in deploying in a situation crowded with civilians?

At the minimum this cop should be fired for the poor judgement and trigger control he displayed.

[ck4829]

5. God...