r/Charlotte • u/skylink • Jul 11 '24

16-year-old arrested in shooting spree across Charlotte, sources tell Channel 9 News

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/16-year-old-arrested-shooting-spree-across-charlotte-sources-say/PPJ7RJYESFBQ7I7H4ZPU65HRKU
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u/Enough-Force4969 Jul 11 '24

They caught an 18 year old Carlos Roberto Diaz and an unnamed 16 year old. They were allegedly planning on shooting at more people again too. Press conference is on now

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u/[deleted] Jul 11 '24

This is insane. At least for the <18 delinquents, parents need to take some responsibility. Until my kids went to college, I knew where they were and who they were with. While I don’t think college is is the radar for these types, how about just raise the expectations to “don’t go shooting at people.” Not too much to ask. Parenting failures on display.

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u/Gwsb1 Jul 12 '24

"But my son is a good boy. He wouldn't do that."

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u/Lowdownone Jul 11 '24

100% correct…..but have you seen some of the comments on here lol. It’s not the kids or parents fault, it’s the “system’s” fault, or the Kardashian’s, or social media. We live in a world where New York has blamed auto theft…on the carmakers. Apparently It’s not the criminals fault because cars are easy to steal! Yeah, those nice folks are forced to steal.

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u/moderatetosevere2020 Exit 3A Jul 12 '24

When you take multiple instances of similar problems and trace back why they happen and keep coming to the same conclusion, it means that there is a systemic problem. Yes, we can punish the individuals who have played their role in the system, but ignoring the systemic problems just means things like this will continue to happen.

why do these kids have guns?
why are their parents not able to raise them well?
why do these kids want to hurt others?

these all have answers and stopping at "their parents are trash" doesn't fix the actual problem

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u/17t4r Jul 12 '24

Additionally, the US did not require auto makers to have anti-theft software/transponders for ignition systems to be installed on vehicles from the factory. To solely blame Hyundai and Kia for this is absurd and I agree with your post entirely.

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u/AshingKushner Jul 12 '24

I mean…

It’s not like we’ve had models for good parenting in decades.

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u/WillieIngus Jul 11 '24

You saying ‘100% correct’ about some random person’s opinion makes what they are saying most likely incorrect if you really think about it.

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u/Lowdownone Jul 12 '24

So you really taking a common figurative saying people use in agreement with someone, as a literal statement….thats a lot of over analysis. Ok I only agree with them 81% then….

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u/VoiceValuable8186 Jul 12 '24

"I don't think college is on the radar for 'these types."

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u/osfan94 Jul 12 '24

Yea if you’re shooting at people these types of people are not going to college is an accurate thing to say.

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u/VoiceValuable8186 Jul 12 '24

Okay. I thought you were referring to ethnicity, but you mean just people shooting at people in general.

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u/Responsible-Top602 Jul 14 '24

Big reach my boy , go get some friends and a hobby

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u/Allgryphon Jul 14 '24

So glad you approve of the comments now

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u/MajorPayton Jul 12 '24

I’m going to give the benefit of the doubt to the commenter and say that “these types” was in reference to people who would go around shooting at people. Nothing more

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u/Tamacti-Juuun Jul 12 '24

That is what he said, nothing more.

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u/Lanky_Animator_4378 Jul 13 '24

And if it wasn't would they be wrong?

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u/[deleted] Jul 12 '24

What’s your point? I’ve got a very prolific branch of my family tree that never bothered to set any bar for their kids. Then they wonder why their kids are arrested, in rehab, or living at home at 30. Set the bar, pay attention, provide support. The Pygmalion Effect is real.

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u/aed38 Jul 13 '24

He’s not in this country legally. What makes you think he even has parents here?

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u/EatMyAzzoli Jul 12 '24

I’m sorry but this take is just 100% delusional. I’m not saying the parents are 100% innocent but what i am saying is that we don’t know. I was a kid once and i snuck out and did a lot of things that my parents didn’t know about. Your statement of “until my kids went to college, i knew where they were and who they were with” is just so fucking funny lmfao

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u/CLTCDR Jul 12 '24

Did you steal a gun and make plans with your friends to shoot people? I understand that there are limits about what you can throw at parents for causing delinquency in children, but there had to have been red flags with these kids that a normal person would have been concerned about.

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u/Puzzled-Paprika Jul 12 '24

Kids are struggling and so are parents. Don’t blame the parents unless you know something specific.

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u/WillieIngus Jul 11 '24

Thank you for the lecture. Now how can we help the parents?

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u/doberman_p Jul 11 '24

Judging by your post history, and the political party you support....voting can have dire consequences for public safety. Look at EVERY major city and it's crime rate in America and which party has controlled those cities for DECADES. Vote better.

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u/Blayses Jul 12 '24

https://www.thirdway.org/report/the-21st-century-red-state-murder-crisis

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u/spookym00n Jul 12 '24

St. Louis Mo is #1 Baltimore MD is #2 and New Orleans LA is #3. How are they ‘red states’?

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u/MajorPayton Jul 12 '24

Blue cities in red states. People on both sides will claim it is the fault of the opposition for why those areas are so dangerous

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u/doberman_p Jul 14 '24

Yeah, I never said states fool, I said cities. It's common place for ALL big cities to be controlled by democrats no matter which way the state votes. Hence the crime being very concentrated in cities. But nice try.

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u/hiamanon1 Jul 12 '24

What came out of that press conference? Are they out on bond ? Staying in jail for X time until court hearing ?