Michael reported being irritated the day of the event. He reported kids in school had been picking on him and he was tired of it. Michael reported wanting to scare the kids that were picking on him and to get some respect. He accepted responsibility for taking the weapon to school and reported not wanting to hurt anyone. He believes “in Portsmouth in order to get respect people have to be afraid of you.”
Mrs. Butler reported she was disappointed in Michael. She reported Michael never told her he was being picked on and denied knowing that Michael took the weapon to school. She reported she usually checked Michael’s book bag before he goes to school and on the day of the offense, Michael attempted to leave the home early, but she would not
Mrs. Butler reported she was disappointed in Michael. She reported Michael never told her he was being picked on and denied knowing that Michael took the weapon to school. She reported she usually checked Michael’s book bag before he goes to school and on the day of the offense, Michael attempted to leave the home early, but she would not