An 81-year-old man, known as the 'serial slingshot shooter,' died shortly after being released from jail for tormenting his neighbors in California. Residents complained of being victimized for a decade by the elderly man's actions.
Key Points
81-year-old man arrested for tormenting neighbors with slingshot
Died at home from natural causes shortly after release
Residents complained of being terrorized for a decade
Pros
Justice served by arrest and charging of the perpetrator
Neighbors protected from further harm
Cons
Tragic death of the 81-year-old man shortly after release
Long-term impact on neighborhood residents' sense of safety