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[Zoologist_1]

I don't understand this - maybe someone here works in journalism/news, and can answer my question.

A 15-y/o boy who was recently expelled from middle school came back and shot another 15-y/o boy at that school, critically wounding him. The papers/TV stations all reported the alleged shooter's name, photo, etc.

http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/stories/2011/03/28/news.qp-0209748.sto

Then, suddenly, after the shooter was captured and arrested, they STOPPED saying his name, blurred out his face in videos, etc.

I realize that he's a minor, and unless/until he's waived into adult court, he's given the protection of a minor.

BUT, I'm sure these papers/TV stations know in advance of his age, etc., but still they gave out all the info. Was it all OK til his arrest, or ???