Youth Charged in Killing was Out on Bond

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Published: 2/02/2012 10:26 am

Updated: 2/02/2012 10:29 am

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP, abc24.com) - A 17-year-old arrested in the fatal shooting of another youth outside a Memphis high school was out on bond at the time.

The suspect - whose case is still in Juvenile Court - is now charged in the killing of 17-year-old Terrance Wilkins as fans left a basketball game at Central High School the night of Jan. 13.

The youth who is charged had made a $10,000 bond in a December aggravated robbery case, according to The Commercial Appeal.

Juvenile Court Judge Curtis Person and prosecutor Amy Weirich didn't return newspaper calls seeking comment. A spokesman in the prosecutor's office said there would be no comment on the bond issue.

The attorney for the suspect also did not respond.

Police have said it appeared Wilkins wasn't the intended target.

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Information from: The Commercial Appeal, http://www.commercialappeal.com

Crime, Murder, Shooting, Youth Violence

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Golden Taint - 2/2/2012 3:46 PM

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Who bails out a 17 year old and then hands them a gun and let's them go out and shoot people? This kid's parents should go to jail, assuming they are the ones who bailed him out, and when I say parents I mean his mother and grandmother as I'm sure they are the only parents he's ever known.

vote2012 - 2/2/2012 1:04 PM

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It's the system that lets these criminals out knowing that chances are high they will repeat crimes in the future. 10% on a $10,000 bond is a $1000 and is way to low for someone who committed aggravated robbery. Judges and attorneys have a responsibility to protect the public. So what if someone has their feelings hurt and sues for racial bias, lives will be saved by keeping criminals locked up.

concerned - 2/2/2012 12:52 PM

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Really? we are now blaming the system for the actions of others? If they (attorneys and judges) had not let him out on bond they likely would be accused of and probably sued for racial bias and discrimination. The focus is and should be on the lack of personal responsibility that permeates society. I am confident there will be several civil actions brought on this matter and the taxpayers will bear the brunt of the settlement. Not withstanding, I feel for the victims and their loss.

vote2012 - 2/2/2012 11:59 AM

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No comment means we screwed up. Attorneys and judges who handled this case need to be prosecuted as well for setting a cheap bond and allowing this criminal to murder an innocent life.

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