14-year - old killed by officer at 3 a.m. . I am sorry what happened to the victim , '' Julian McKnight Sr. , whose son Julian was one of the boys accused in the attack , said after a court appearance . Granderson asks , where were the parents ? LZ : Police say boy was shooting at others , was arrested before for attempted murder . Boy 's mother insists he was an ` ` angel . '' LZ says parents often excuse boys ' actions . LZ : Parents should be held responsible for actions in these cases .
14-year - old killed by officer at 3 a.m. . Granderson asks , where were the parents ? LZ : Police say boy was shooting at others , was arrested before for attempted murder . Boy 's mother insists he was an ` ` angel . '' LZ says parents often excuse boys ' actions . LZ : Parents should be held responsible for actions in these cases .