I would be very surprised if these killers had not been in trouble with the law before.
"One of the suspect's mothers told CBS affiliate KWTV in Oklahoma City her son and his friends were in a "wannabe gang." Police told KWTV the suspects may have killed an animal prior to shooting Lane, and that they planned on killing more people." (from link Gracie posted)
Besides kids being left alone to raise themselves, and allowed to roam the streets at all hours like dog packs,
teachers' hands are tied with their mouths taped shut when it comes to the need to tell parents what they see going wrong with their kid's buddies who have no rules nor boundaries once they leave the school grounds, and who are displaying deviant behavior early in grade school.
Political correctness has eroded measures as simple as a curfew, once again terming crime prevention as "racial profiling"....but that's not what these mayors reported 18 years ago....
"....Eighty-eight percent (236) of the cities said that curfew enforcement helps to make streets safer for residents. The officials commented that there is less traffic late at night; residents feel safer; it is easier to find runaways; it is harder for criminals to hide from the police during curfew hours because there are fewer people to blend in with; graffiti and vandalism are reduced; and parents are helped to feel responsible...."
A Status Report on Youth Curfews in America's Cities: A 347-City Survey
"Essentially what’s happening is it’s targeting black kids," says Males. "Let’s just be blunt here."
The Trouble With Youth Curfews - Nate Berg - The Atlantic Cities