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FakeNoose

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21. Yes indeed, these days it's too dangerous for 12-year-olds to be hanging around downtown

Reply to Novara (Reply #8)

Mon Apr 1, 2024, 03:17 PM

Apr 2024

... even in the daytime. But 11 o'clock at night? No way!

For all we know it was another teenager (one of their friends) who did the shooting. But even if it was some oddball stranger, shame on these parents for not supervising their children. Shame on these parents for not looking out for their kids' safety.

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At least 7 shot, all under age 17, in mass shooting near Indianapolis mall [View all] AZLD4Candidate Apr 2024 OP

Why were 12 year olds at a mall at 11:30 pm? getagrip_already Apr 2024 #1

That was my first thought... slightlv Apr 2024 #3

Why is this a relevant question? eggplant Apr 2024 #6

You're right. I'm sure they were headed to the Regeneron Science Talent Search and got lost. NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #7

For kids to avoid being shot IronLionZion Apr 2024 #10

Not just shootings, but the chances of other kinds of trouble goes way up. MichMan Apr 2024 #12

There are sketchy characters out and about at that time of night IronLionZion Apr 2024 #19

Use'ta be a promo on N.Y. channel 5. "It's eleven P.M. 3Hotdogs Apr 2024 #14

Balto., too. Igel Apr 2024 #23

It really doesn't matter, kids should be able to be anywhere they want, if the parents allow it, without fear of Escurumbele Apr 2024 #13

I did say the issue was the shootings, but, even so getagrip_already Apr 2024 #15

Reported that the mall closed at 7 pm. Old Crank Apr 2024 #16

I agree but rockfordfile Apr 2024 #20

That's my thought. forgotmylogin Apr 2024 #22

Who will be the first politician to send thought and prayers? Autumn Apr 2024 #2

It's odd that the Indianapolis newspapers aren't reporting this FakeNoose Apr 2024 #4

That's because it happened on Saturday. There was ample reporting at the time. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #5

There's quite a bit open downtown after 7 p.m. Lulu KC Apr 2024 #9

Yeah, OK, so I'm turning into an old fart but what is a 12 year old doing on the street that late? Novara Apr 2024 #8

Yes indeed, these days it's too dangerous for 12-year-olds to be hanging around downtown FakeNoose Apr 2024 #21

Likely from the movie theatre at the mall... JT45242 Apr 2024 #11

Lemme guess: "Godzilla v. Kong" ... Justice matters. Apr 2024 #17

OK to be out that late. maxsolomon Apr 2024 #18