We know who all these people are, and the one who was hurt is not likely to flee.
The fact is, this building is posted, and they did not belong here. This was trespassing, entering a building that is not very safe. There's quite likely going to be charges.
This type of thing doesn't really surprise us, and it's not something we're not already prepared for.
A couple of officers actually saw the muzzle blast from the gun so they were very, very close.
You can't tear every building in town down. They'll just end up going somewhere else.
The chief isn't making any commitments, not making any promises and is leaving his options open.