[danielweber]

Is it really "non-violent" to make the cops think there is a hostage situation going on?

[DanielBMarkham]

Fair point, and I debated making that statement.

I do not believe this kid was purposefully being violent. I do believe what he did could have had terribly violent results. But until I receive additional information to the contrary, I'm going to assume that he was engaged in a prank -- a very dumb prank.