Re: 'Compassionate soul': 16-year-old fatally shot while 'play fighting' with other teen, police say

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On 14 Mar 2022, Lefty Lundquist <lefty_l...@ggmail.com> posted some
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> It's time to stop the pretense of "protecting" minors by not naming
> them when they commit crimes. A 16-year-old on probation for a weapons
> violation...? Give us a break.

Two Florida teens were "play fighting" in an incident that turned fatal,
police say.

Clearwater Police Department said Thursday it charged a 16-year-old boy
with manslaughter and violation of probation in connection to the
Tuesday incident in which another 16-year-old boy was fatally shot.

Police say the defendant and the teen who died, Jacques Ford, were "play
fighting" when the defendant picked up a gun and it went off in the
tussle, striking Ford. USA TODAY is not naming the defendant because of
his age.

Police said in a Thursday news release the incident is still under
investigation and other charges could be added. The defendant was not
listed in court or jail records online as of Friday. A spokesperson with
Clearwater police told USA TODAY there were not further updates on the
case as of Friday morning.

In a verified GoFundMe for funeral expenses, Jay Henderson, who
identified himself as Ford's father, said the loss was devastating and
unexpected.

"Jacques was a bright, loving, and compassionate soul who brought joy
and laughter to everyone he encountered," the post states. "His
infectious smile and caring nature touched the lives of so many, and his
sudden departure has left a void that can never be filled."

Henderson did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for an
interview. The Tampa Bay Times reported that Ford was taken to a
hospital after the incident and died there.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/02/clearwater-florida-
teen-play-fight-shooting/72449702007/