Definitely would've pressed charges. This behavior is a precursor to something much worse, especially unchecked. It's not normal kid shooting squirrels and cans kinda thing. Pointing any gun type object at a human and shooting deserves some serious punishment.
Yeah, the thought of doing something like that is not one I can comprehend. To point a weapon and fire at a random stranger riding his bike? In any case, the fact of the matter is as juveniles they would not face any legal consequences in NJ even if I pressed charges. If they were adults I would have pursued all remedies criminal and civil.
Sadly, if you follow these things you will note that NJ is following the lead in NY. Many felonies are being committed, the DAs aren't requiring any cash bail, and cases are being dropped with no prison time (depending on the political aspect of the offense).
I'm fine and stronger than ever. The poor doctor in CA is dead. Let's see what if any punishment comes to the murderer there.