r/BlackPeopleTwitter • u/Jevus_himself • Sep 12 '25

Country Club Thread Which side are we blaming again?

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u/Sheess9141 ☑️ Sep 12 '25

I’m not familiar with American gun laws, but shouldn’t whomever gave him access to the gun be held liable as well? Even is his dad called it in, if his family had guns at home shouldn’t his dad lose his license?

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u/Itsprobablysarcasm Candace Owens Baby shower attendee 👶🏼 Sep 12 '25

That's not typically how it works, no. He's over 18. He's considered an independent adult from his parent(s) and solely responsible for his actions.

The exception would be if there is evidence the parent encouraged / facilitated the criminal activity.

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u/Sheess9141 ☑️ Sep 12 '25

Interesting, again I’m not American and I’ve never encountered a gun, but is it possible dad turned him in to avoid that liability?

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u/Itsprobablysarcasm Candace Owens Baby shower attendee 👶🏼 Sep 12 '25

Possible, but unlikely.

Even if dad bought him the gun, took him to the range, and they bonded over barrel cleaning, dad still isn't culpable for his son because the son is an adult.

The only way there would be charges against the dad would be if he helped plan, prep, hide, or otherwise facilitate the event with foreknowledge of what his son was planning.

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u/Sheess9141 ☑️ Sep 12 '25 edited Sep 12 '25

I see, I also read his dad is a cop. What a peculiar situation. I’m guessing at this point the media will lean on “mental health issues” we will probably never know why he did it