I am not criticizing the police. That NBPD person I spoke with was upset with "the system" that allows this. They said they did their job, investigated and arrested the folks responsible. It's then out of their hands. the quote was, "Our system is upside down" the assumption was that it would get plea bargained down. I don't know all of the details on why two guys released, or what their charges are.
An innocent college student was paralyzed that night and has undergone multiple spinal surgeries. Thankfully, she is expected to recover without permeant paralysis.
The guy is know to be in a gang, randomly fires multiple times at several folks on the street, following an altercation. Perhaps not premeditated, but what should the punishment be? The NBPD person I spoke with figures back on street in 5-7 years after a deal. I guess we should expect the then 27 year old to be rehabilitated and will become a model citizen and respected, productive member of society.