Not more than 12 hours ago my post was of a young high school student that saved a 4 year old girl from abduction here in the city. Proud parents, school officials, the police and citizens all over the tri-state were applauding this young man for possibly saving a little girl's life.
This afternoon another event began to hit the local news. Another teenager, but this time there was no hero there to save the day. A young 17 year old boy was found beat to death in his own home. Weapon? A baseball bat. Witnesses said they saw another young man running two blocks away from the house where he got into a fountain at the square and washed blood from his clothing and then went to the firehouse to report someone beaten at his home.
Tonight the second young man was arrested. He was the victims 16 year old brother. So far police are not reporting a motive for this crime. Unfortunately two lives were destroyed today.
Andy Theis was a hero this week, and I hope that the tragedy today does not overshadow his valor. We need more kids like Andy.
Yet at the same time our hearts go out to the family that lost not one son today, but two. Again, parents, school officials, the police and citizens all over the tri-state are talking, but no applause today. Gasps are going out and just one word... Why?
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