You would think they have a protocol for firing a gun in a residential neighborhood, and I doubt killin snakes would fall under any protocol. So, pretty much what the boys Grandpa said....Involuntary manslaughter, wreckless endangerment, negligence, etc. I don't think popping snakes in trees with his 9mm falls under "just doing his job" either. I see they tried to twist it onto the homeowner....."may have suggested shooting it" I don't think that's anyones call but the officers. I can't even imagine how the parents are able to cope with this. It's pretty unimportant with the situation, but I wonder if the snake was ever properly identified. Sure would be another kick in the head to hear they were shooting at a "deadly" rat snake or any other non-venomous species.

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