The horrific tragedy that taken place in our community has left us devastated and desperately demanding for justice. My own son Sergeant Joseph Azcona an upstanding member of the community and a dedicated law enforcement officer, was brutally killed by a 14 year old. Despite the severity of the matter, the state is unwilling to sentence the 14 year old as an adult. This has left our family in a perplexed and painful position. We firmly believe that the gravity of the crime committed should be the determining factor of the proceeding, not the age of the offender.

According to the National Institute of Justice, there is a growing consensus among researchers that the age and the severity of the crime and the case should transferred to adult criminal court.

We call upon our lawmakers and government to critically evaluate and revise current age criteria and laws for serious offenses like homicide. It is crucial that these laws reflect the belief that every act of homicide, regardless of the offender's age, should be met with an appropriate legal response. The justice system is in place to serve and protect citizens like my son, who dedicated his life to doing so. Plead with us for a legal reform that ensures justice for every victim. 

We urgently need your support in this endeavor for fairness and justice. Please sign this petition to aid us in our quest. Your signature could mean a momentous change in the justice system, and a significant step towards true justice for my son and victims similar to him.