Huntingburg teen shot by stolen gun

[hopper68]

Teen shot, killed with stolen handgun - Dubois County Free Press

I feel sad for the kid that got killed and feel the thief/shooter should be charged in adult court.

 

[gmcttr]

How the heck is stealing a gun only a "Class A misdemeanor theft"?

 

[Light]

How the heck is stealing a gun only a "Class A misdemeanor theft"?

Because theft is based on the worth.

Since it was with a stolen gun he'll likely be charged with the theft, and something like Reckless Homicide or Manslaughter.

 

[308jake]

This is the very reason I didn't see the humor in GM getting robbed last week. Sympathy for the family, and hopefully they try the perp.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

How the heck is stealing a gun only a "Class A misdemeanor theft"?

It should be a level 6 felony.

IC 35-43-4-2
Theft
Sec. 2. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally exerts
unauthorized control over property of another person, with intent to
deprive the other person of any part of its value or use, commits
theft, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is:
(1) a Level 6 felony if:
(A) the value of the property is at least seven hundred fifty
dollars ($750) and less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000);
(B) the property is a firearm; or
(C) the person has a prior unrelated conviction for:
(i) theft under this section; or
(ii) criminal conversion under section 3 of this chapter;
and
....

 

[88E30M50]

... another example of why not to keep a gun in your vehicle.

 

[SSGSAD]

... another example of why not to keep a gun in your vehicle.

I don't keep a gun in my vehicle, I keep a gun, on ME !!!!!

 

[2A_Tom]

It should be a level 6 felony.

IC 35-43-4-2
Theft
Sec. 2. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally exerts
unauthorized control over property of another person, with intent to
deprive the other person of any part of its value or use, commits
theft, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is:
(1) a Level 6 felony if:
(A) the value of the property is at least seven hundred fifty
dollars ($750) and less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000);
(B) the property is a firearm; or
(C) the person has a prior unrelated conviction for:
(i) theft under this section; or
(ii) criminal conversion under section 3 of this chapter;
and
....

What level of crime is it for a minor to be in possession of s hand gun?

Even if it is a felony to steal a hand gun the teen was not in the commission of a felony at the time of the shooting so it could not be murder 1.

I also take exception to thr OP's title. For once the media got it right and INGO got it wrong.

 

[hopper68]

I also take exception to thr OP's title. For once the media got it right and INGO got it wrong.

Yea, and if I had used the same title as the DCFP someone would have accused me of sensationalism.

 

[2A_Tom]

Just sayin' guns don't shoot people.

 

[Merk]

Terrible situation, the shooting was a accident but thief of the gun should carry some weight.

 

[Spike_351]

It should be a level 6 felony.

IC 35-43-4-2
Theft
Sec. 2. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally exerts
unauthorized control over property of another person, with intent to
deprive the other person of any part of its value or use, commits
theft, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is:
(1) a Level 6 felony if:
(A) the value of the property is at least seven hundred fifty
dollars ($750) and less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000);
(B) the property is a firearm; or
(C) the person has a prior unrelated conviction for:
(i) theft under this section; or
(ii) criminal conversion under section 3 of this chapter;
and
....

Seems like some concerned citizens should be writing the proscuter asking exactly what he was thinking by not charging with a felony. Edit : assuming this was the individual that stole the firearm.

 

[hopper68]

Seems like some concerned citizens should be writing the proscuter asking exactly what he was thinking by not charging with a felony. Edit : assuming this was the individual that stole the firearm.

The kid admitted that he was the one that stole the handgun. And it was pointed out on the Huntingburg Police's FB page that it should be a felony.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

Seems like some concerned citizens should be writing the proscuter asking exactly what he was thinking by not charging with a felony. Edit : assuming this was the individual that stole the firearm.

That was the arresting charge, not necessarily what the prosecutor will charge him with.

 

[hopper68]

The bullet entered high on the side of the head at a downward trajectory, exiting out the other side, hitting the shoulder.

Makes me wonder what was going on......

 

[AA&E]

How the heck is stealing a gun only a "Class A misdemeanor theft"?

That varies depending upon the state. In Kentucky the theft of a firearm is a D felony.

 

[AA&E]

It should be a level 6 felony.

IC 35-43-4-2
Theft
Sec. 2. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally exerts
unauthorized control over property of another person, with intent to
deprive the other person of any part of its value or use, commits
theft, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is:
(1) a Level 6 felony if:
(A) the value of the property is at least seven hundred fifty
dollars ($750) and less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000);
(B) the property is a firearm; or
(C) the person has a prior unrelated conviction for:
(i) theft under this section; or
(ii) criminal conversion under section 3 of this chapter;
and
....

Good info, I wasn't aware of the Indiana Statue. I unfortunately had a firearm stolen in Kentucky (which was recovered) and therefore had first hand knowledge regarding the criminal status there.

 

[AA&E]

... another example of why not to keep a gun in your vehicle.

I don't keep a gun in my vehicle, I keep a gun, on ME !!!!!

Another reason to outlaw gun free zones... don't make me leave my gun in the car.

 

[hopper68]

I had a brief talk with the victims step-grandma today, a lot of stuff I will not share. The investigation is on going and it sounds like the shooter was headed for a troubled life.

The family blames the shooter, not the gun or the guy who it was stolen from.

 

[YahwehsBattleAxe]

Legal system is way too soft on crime...