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14-year-old boy shot in south Hanford

A 14-year-old boy was shot in the chest and arm early this morning in south Hanford. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The victim was taken by helicopter to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, said Capt. Darrell Smith with the Hanford Police Department.

Smith said a call came in about the shooting around 4:45 a.m. in the 100 block of E. Lang Street, just north of Lincoln Elementary School.

The victim was found lying on the street, and residents in the area told police they heard three shots.

“Preliminary investigation indicates that he was shot at least twice,” Smith said. “He was in and out of consciousness, so they didn’t get a lot of information.”

Investigators are still at the crime scene gathering evidence this morning, Smith said.

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The following are comments from the readers. In no way do they represent the views of the Hanford Sentinel

cynic wrote on Aug 27, 2009 11:26 AM:

" He was shot at 4:45 am? What was a 14 year old doing out at 4:45 am? Where were his parents? I know - silly questions. I'm sure he was out for an early mornig jog or maybe running an errand for his mother. Delivering the morning paper? "

Bobb wrote on Aug 27, 2009 5:24 PM:

" cynic; Maybe he just wanted to be the first to school. Get that early start to beat the crowd. "

Americantaxpayer wrote on Aug 28, 2009 3:07 AM:

" What was this child doing at 4; 45am in the morning? Where is this kids parents? A child has no business being out at that time in the morning. Is this another gang related shooting in South Hanford? I hope CPS is called out and conduct a complete investigation. I have seen so many children under the age of 12 out late at night with no adult supervision in South Hanford and the problem seems to get worse every year. Where are the parents? Enforcement of the city curfew laws need to be enforced and parents held responsible. "

Angie wrote on Aug 28, 2009 10:30 AM:

" It's just sickening to read you peoples comments after something unimaginable happens to such a young kid. The first thing you say is 'where are the parents' and making light of it by adding that he was probably 'delivering the morning paper'. We all know it's bad parenting, ok! DUH! Why must everyone jump on that same ol' band wagon??
But honestly, we don't know NOTHING about this kid so stop criticizing! This kids family is going through hell and if anyone had even the slightest bit of empathy you would either post supportive comments or just shut up. My daughter is 14. Picture this happening to your kid. If you don't have kids then shut up about parenting because you don't know the first clue about it.
I really hope he's ok. "

luvbugzmom wrote on Aug 28, 2009 1:30 PM:

" Re Angie: Your comments made towards the people who have posted comments on here were flat out rude~The comments posted on here are our views of how we feel about what has happened~There is no reason for you to come after these people the way that you did~If there is a problem w/what we say than let the editor be the ones to tell us in the correct polite way~When I read this story yesterday my first question was the same as there's WHERE'S THE CHILDS PARENTS & WHAT IS HE DOING OUT @ THAT HOUR.?..I agree w/you that his parents are going through enough w/what has happend, but like everyone here says WHERE ARE THE KIDS PARENTS.?..Now dont take this the wrong way Angie but they wouldnt be in this position right now if they had taken better responsibility for there child~I have a 7yr old child & i make sure im w/her @ all times no matter what~Onething I know is that she wont be out @ 4am w/out supervison at least :-) "

93230Mom wrote on Aug 28, 2009 1:40 PM:

" I agree with Angie. When I read this, the first thing I thought of was not how bad the parents were but whether or not he was drug out of the house against his will. It is sad how every jumps to conclusions. But, I guess God willing, those who judge others will also be judged one day! I pray for this family...all sides involved! "

NotHomeGrown wrote on Aug 28, 2009 2:11 PM:

" to Angie and Mom92320,

Why can't we question where were the parents? That does not mean that I don't feel badly for the boy. It is good to hear that he is doing better in the hospital, and I am sure that I can speak for the other posters that we all hope that he makes a full recovery.

But it does make one wonder why he was out at this hour. Maybe he does have parents that do try to control him, but he snuck out fo the house. But it always make you wonder what the parents were doing to not know this. Yes I am a parent of 2 young adults now, and I know that I am blessed that nothing like this has happened to me. Can I tell you 100% that my kids were not someplace that I didn't know about? No. But I hope that I raised them well enough that they wouldn't be roaming the streets at 4:45. "

SJT wrote on Aug 28, 2009 2:24 PM:

" Simple minds, simple conclusions. "

Angie wrote on Aug 28, 2009 4:28 PM:

" To NHG-
I find it irritating that people always ask "where are the parents" because it is obvious that the parents weren't there. We know that the poor kid should have been at home in his bed asleep like our kids were. We know that he either snuck out or his parents were out of town or they just don't care. But either way. what good does it do for everyone to jump on their little soap box and repeatedly state that he should of been at home, where are the parents, he has no business out at that time... etc. We KNOW THIS! But we concentrate on criticizing. I guess I got a little emotional because when the article said he was found 'laying in the street' I couldn't begin to imagine that being someone I know. That's all. "

ToldYouSo wrote on Aug 28, 2009 7:15 PM:

" Hopefully others will learn from this incident, but I doubt it. At 14 he isn't a baby and can share in some of the blame for not taking better care of himself, similar to not wearing a seatbelt then wining when hurt or killed in a car accident. It is everyone's responsiblity to take care of themself and the parents also need to play a part. Sadly here it looks like the boy cared as little about himself as his parents. "

HeadBonker wrote on Aug 28, 2009 9:23 PM:

" Parents?Must be nice to live in the 50s.Most kids don't have"parents".They usually belong to a single mother or being raised by grandma.Many mothers go to work at the factories,fields or go out with their current boyfriend and leave the oldest to care for the other kids.The police have told me a 12 yr old is ok to leave in charge of younger children.Kids are not always where they are supposed to be.You have to be living in a dream world if you think your kids always tell you the truth.It would be an insult to your parenting to believe your kids are not perfect.Think it's funny?What if that kid who shot this 14yr old takes the same gun to school and a child you know and love is the next victim?He was probably out in the street because he knows no ones cares about him anyway.These are the same kids that will grow up and you'll find them in your home at 4:45 am.And they won't be delivering the paper. "

Alihandero wrote on Aug 29, 2009 1:32 AM:

" SJT wrote on Aug 28, 2009 2:24 PM:
" Simple minds, simple conclusions. "

In another rare instance where I fully agree, I can say to SJT 'I wish I had said that" and 'right on!'

See folks, I really AM an Independent and can agree with others when they happen to be correct.

(;->} "

Peace wrote on Aug 30, 2009 11:07 AM:

" 93230mom: you stated it's sad how everyone junps to conclusions and that those who judge others wil also be judged one day...Wow, you stated quite the opposite in your post regarding a different article...your very confusing. You jumped to your conclusion and judged another in a former post, you didn't pray for her family...like you said "God willing"

Angie: Hats off to you, the media only states one side of the facts and I'm sure positive supportive posts is what all families of any media articles need and deserve. "

forever wrote on Aug 30, 2009 5:33 PM:

" Enough on the subject of where the parents were we all know they weren"t there but that doesn"t make them bad parents. Why hasn't anyone commented on the 31 year old man that shot this kid three times. What was he thinking shoting a kid...maybe he should of put down that pipe and he would of been coherent of what he was doing. Why don"t you people comment on that! "

Angie wrote on Aug 31, 2009 10:01 AM:

" to LUVBUGZMOM-
my first post to you didn't make it through so just use your imagination. But you do need to know this....There is a big difference between a 7 year old and a 14 year old. So stop thinking you already know how you're going to handle your child when he/she turns 14 CUZ you won't have a clue untill you get there. "

watcher2 wrote on Aug 31, 2009 11:26 AM:

" Can you say "runaway"??? Thats where the parents were - freaking out at home because their son ran away. How about what is a felon doing in possession of a firearm? How about why is a 31 yr old felon doing at 4:45 am shooting a 14 yr old boy down in our city's streets, near an elementary school no less? How about think before you speak and judge -- know the facts or don't say anything at all!! "

Alihandero wrote on Sep 1, 2009 12:02 AM:

" I thought "cuz" was slang talk for 'cousin.'

Who knew? "

angie wrote on Sep 1, 2009 2:35 PM:

" Alihandero- That's funny! "

Alihandero wrote on Sep 2, 2009 6:00 AM:

" Angie wrote on Aug 28, 2009 4:28 PM:

"But we concentrate on criticizing. I guess I got a little emotional because when the article said he was found 'laying in the street' I couldn't begin to imagine that being someone I know. That's all."

This might seem uncharacteristic of my usual commentaries, but Angie, you are so very right and you touched me with that comment.

I re-read the article once again, and there is indeed something so very chilling about reading this simple sentence:

"A 14-year-old boy was shot in the chest and arm...The victim was found lying on the street"

You were not out of line writing what you did, "CUZ."

P.S.

I just now went to my boy's room and gave him a a kiss on his forehead while he slept.

Thankful, I am. "

Angie wrote on Sep 2, 2009 12:09 PM:

" Alihandero-
Thank you "

NotHomeGrown wrote on Sep 3, 2009 12:40 PM:

" again the black hole of the sentinel strikes

I tried to make a comment to respond to someone asking why isn't anything being said about the perp.

So will try this again. If it had been my child, then I would ask the police to turn the perp over to me for 24 hours. They would get back a live body, though I am not sure that the person would be enjoying themselves too much.

But in all reality, I hope that he gets hard labor for the rest of his life, and all monies that he has and will ever have is set up as a educational scholarship with the first receipeint being the 14 year old boy that he shot, and then if there is any money left then placed into a continuing scholarship in honor of the 14 year old. "

Which way is up? wrote on Sep 3, 2009 1:25 PM:

" People! A simple yet very important fact has been left out of this entire equation, this "innocent child" that was viciously attacked was actually carrying a car stereo that he had just STOLEN out of a nearby vehicle. Does that make it right for a convicted felon to have a firearm? Absolutely not, but make no mistake, this wasn't a good boy caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. "

NotHomeGrown wrote on Sep 4, 2009 9:26 AM:

" to Which Way Is Up? Wish that I had known the additional information that you provided. I still think the perp should go away forever, but now I am less inclined to providing any educational funding for the boy. Wouldn't set a good example to me. Stealing should not get one any rewards. I do hope that he pulls through and perhaps the Sentinel needs to follow-up on his condition and report on that and the rest of the facts. Was he really involved in theft and the likes? "

Alan G wrote on Sep 4, 2009 11:35 AM:

" If what "Which way is up?" said is true about the boy stealing a car stereo, it would have been nice if that piece of information would have been included in the article or a follow-up. I suspected there was more to this story. As the victim of several thefts and a stolen vehicle, if this is true, he gets ZERO sympathy from me. "

Which way is up? wrote on Sep 4, 2009 4:06 PM:

" Dear Alan G,

I assure you what I said is correct..... although there will undoubtedly be people reading this who think I'm making it up. "

forever wrote on Sep 4, 2009 6:56 PM:

" So what you people are saying that it's okay to shot someone three times. So maybe the rest of us that don't have guns we need to go buy one and start shoting anyone we may think is stealing. "

Angie wrote on Sep 8, 2009 2:13 PM:

" AlanG-How can you NOT have even but a little sympathy for this boy??? Ok, even if him being a thief is true, he's 14 and it seems like no one cares about his well being. He's making stupid decisions, he's just been shot, and now because someone SAYS he's a thief you knock him down farther than he already is! Leave him alone.
I'm not saying we can rescue all teens from becoming societys losers, but I try to. What I mean is, I pay attention to not only my 14 yr old but to all her friends too. I'm the mom who will pick any one of them up, drop them off, feed them, talk to them, etc. No I'm not perfect at parenting, but I really have a heart for these kids and we should never kick them when they are down! "

Alan G wrote on Sep 9, 2009 11:12 AM:

" Angie, first of all let's agree that my post said "IF he was stealing a stereo, THEN he gets zero sympathy from me. It seems like every time we read about some loser criminal getting arrested (and comment negatively about them), you seem to be the defender of their actions, believing everyone deserves a 2nd chance or has the capability to turn their lives around. I'm guessing you have several friends and/or family members who fit this profile (just my feeling). I can understand your point of view. But I don't believe in a 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th chance.

As the victim of several property crimes and recent witness to my entire street being tagged for three blocks by future inmates, I'm fed up. And every time it happens to me or my neighbors, I can't say I don't have fantasies about delivering a little baseball bat justice.

I think we're all sick and tired of societies losers ruining our good days. "

angie wrote on Sep 9, 2009 2:15 PM:

" Alan G- I understand. No, it's not my friends or relatives who have recieved second chances and/or turned their lives around that makes me a "defender" of people who make mistakes. It's the second chances that I have recieved in my life and the second chances my husband has recieved in his life that make me believe that we can't judge people by their past and that we should be concerned and not critical of troubled kids. My husband and I agree if we would have had SOMEONE in our lives as young kids to intervene then maybe we would have made better choices. I Know that we can't be stupid about things either. I will not let my sister (who is still in and out of trouble at age 45) even come visit me. She chooses to remain insane! But it seems too early to give up on a 14 year old. "

Alihandero wrote on Sep 9, 2009 3:39 PM:

" Hey Angie,

Correlate Obama's past comment on "bitter people clinging to their guns" and Alan G's writings here leads one to conclude there is an element of truth in what the President said.

Hypothetically, if Alan were to use his Glock for some 'street justice' on a 14 year old kid who allegedly lifted his car stereo, then our next independent cable reality production might be on the inappropriate use of deadly force instead of the latest installment of 'Desperate Homesellers.'

Stand tall on this one, CUZ! "

Alan G wrote on Sep 10, 2009 10:32 AM:

" Alihandero, I'm all too aware that shooting a person for lifting your stereo is considered excessive force, unless they have a weapon themselves.

Unfortunately, I'm left to just fantasize about my baseball bat justice, unless the person far outweighed me and made what appeared to be a threatening motion in my direction and I feared for my life. Have you heard what taggers do to grandmothers who flash their headlights? Scary stuff because you never know if you're getting the armed tagger or the harmless dingleberry. "

Alihandero wrote on Sep 10, 2009 8:31 PM:

" Alan, you said:

"Scary stuff because you never know if you're getting the armed tagger or the harmless dingleberry."

So what to do, what to do...just go ahead and shoot em or use the baseball bat to be sure?

Will that work for ya?

You comfortable with doing that to a 14 year old kid Alan?

I'm not. "

mominmn wrote on Sep 17, 2009 3:26 PM:

" I also am not comfortable with that Ali. Its a stinkin stereo. I am all for using a gun to protect yourself but not killing a 14 year old and living the rest of my life with that hanging over my head. "

youheard wrote on Sep 17, 2009 9:08 PM:

" hey i hear what you all saying,but the real deal is this the perk who shot the kid was release from jail. yea thats right he is out. "

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