Stories like this more and more start to concern me.
For preface...I have a son who has violent outbursts. Brought on by early childhood trauma and drugs being in his system when born. When he was little, they were no problem as he was easy to overpower and control. But now at 7 its becoming harder and harder. A few weeks ago I had to rush out of a fundraiser when I got a text that he was having an episode at the part during a school dance. I then got a text that the police were involved now. By the time I run up to the scene I am greeted by the sight of two police officers over my son, one with a knee on his back. Again, he is 7. And knowing my son, they had to do it. So no fault to them at all. I was able to wrestle him away and the police just told us to get him out of the area. So we threw him in the van and raced home. A week later, he threw another fit going into a therapy session which ended up with me having some gnarly bite wounds, bruises, and tears. When the dust settled, there were 4 nurses in the room, about 5 other staff watching, 2 security guards, and 2 police. The police didnt get involved, just made sure I was ok, and took my info.
But...he is only 7. When he is 17, if he is still doing this, I could see him getting shot as well.
And for those who are thinkin' "Id never let my boy get away with that mess, id whoop em good." Good for you. I sincerely hope you never have a similar situation. Don't think we haven't tried that, plus about 20 other things. It's a psychological breakdown/illness, not naughtiness.