Pointing a firearm toward a minor is child abuse

By Persida Acosta

Dec 22, 2023 12:01 am

Dear PAO,

My 15-year-old son and his friends were playing basketball when their ball hit a car. The car owner, who is a police officer, got mad and threatened my son and his friends. He pulled out his gun and pointed it toward them. In fear, they ran away and went home. Can we hold the police officer liable for his action?

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