re: If you were able to make the call, what would this kids punishment be?

If I remember right, this kid was bullied and apparently snapped. I don't think his parents are very involved with him, I believe he was living with his grandparents, unless I'm mixing up the crazies that have shot up schools lately. He was another one of those kids nobody notices, except to bully them, until they lose it - then everyone wonders why.

That said, there's no excuse for his behavior. That's sociopathic, and there is no cure for the sociopath. He's also maybe 18? Might as well put a bullet in his head now - he won't last 2 years in prison.