Just when I believe humanity has hit rock bottom, it keeps digging

"It's our belief and our investigation has led us to believe that he intentionally had his child with him when he was making such types of purchases with the idea or belief that if someone saw that he had a child in the car that they would not fire upon him," Voci added. "A human shield is probably the term that I would use."

Even after the shooting, Voci said Monroe didn't rush his son to the hospital.