If only he had a nice recreation center, or some other "teen friendly" place to play some sports this could have all been avoided ...

Posted by OhTheHumanity (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 11:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

i don't think i have ever seen a better focused or better framed security camera shot. I think the young man should have worn a nicer outfit.

Posted by comchay999 (anonymous) on August 15, 2009 at 9:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Off to jail with skippy!

Posted by menopausequeen (anonymous) on August 15, 2009 at 1:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lack of a teen center or sports program is a lousy excuse for a teenager to hold someone up at gunpoint. My question is, where are his parents?? They must be so proud of what they spawned. If they had to raise a common thug, they could have at least raised one with brains enough to know there are cameras EVERYWHERE. I feel for the store clerk. He must have been utterly terrified!!

Posted by ms1234 (anonymous) on August 15, 2009 at 5:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree ms1234, I don't go for the "blame it on everyone but the criminal" game. There were no teen centers where I grew up and I nor any of my friends were out committing armed robbery. There are plenty of legal and constructive things for kids to do in Loudoun County and plenty of kids are out participating in these activiites and staying out of trouble. There is no excuse for this punk to be out robbing convenience stores.

Posted by JustMeSterling (anonymous) on August 17, 2009 at 7:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

parents response : "its not my fault. its the media's fault. yeah. now let me get back to my football game becuase it is the most important thing in life above all else"

Posted by bthuss (anonymous) on August 17, 2009 at 8:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

i know this boy hes on the football team at my school and he was at football practice in the weeks before this, apparently accourding to his friends hes a nice guy. even though i dont agree thanks to this. hes really quiet which now makes sense. but dont start talking about teen centers because this kid came from a good place before this.

Posted by crazyprincess280 (anonymous) on August 17, 2009 at 3:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Actually, I think OTH was being sarcastic in his comment that started this thread. I am sure he/she will correct me if I am wrong.

Posted by momof2 (anonymous) on August 17, 2009 at 11:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

yep, sarcasm; I've heard this kind of sentiment related to stories like this. Modern parents, just looking for a convenient scapegoat for their lack of parenting.

Posted by OhTheHumanity (anonymous) on August 18, 2009 at 8:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

You aren't willing to post his name, but you'll put his picture up for the world to see when he's a minor?

Posted by justine102379 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 9:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What's his citizenship status?

Posted by dingus5 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

PLEASE remove his photo. He has been charged. Let the court process deal with it as it deems appropriate. Other than sensationalism, what purpose does publishing his photo serve? Your statement, "The name of the suspect cannot be released as he is a juvenile." makes you appear hypocritical when you then print the photo. Do the right thing. Take the photo down.

Posted by biberajbb (anonymous) on August 20, 2009 at 8:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hahaha that dumbass didnt even think to put a mask on...drugs possibly???
a minor that does such criminal acts is highly predicted to be abusing hardcore drugs...
8====> be prepared for this kid!!!

Posted by virnut (anonymous) on August 26, 2009 at 9:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

He goes to my school, i had home room with him, he played football, poor kid

Posted by vacohee (anonymous) on September 11, 2009 at 11:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)