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11-Year-Old Charged in Brother's Shooting Death
11 Sep
Summary
- An 11-year-old girl faces a murder charge.
- The charge is related to her 15-year-old brother's death.
- The arrest was made by Edmond Police on Thursday, September 10.
An 11-year-old girl has been taken into custody and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of her 15-year-old brother. The arrest was made by the Edmond Police Department on Thursday, September 10, approximately one day after officers responded to the family's residence.
Upon arrival at the home on Wednesday, September 9, officers discovered the teen inside, having sustained a fatal gunshot wound. Authorities believe the girl was the only other person present in the house at the time of the incident. The mother, who was not home, was reportedly contacted by her daughter and informed of the shooting.
The Edmond Police Department acknowledged the heartbreaking nature of the incident, expressing condolences to the grieving family. The girl has been transferred to a juvenile detention facility. Further details regarding the investigation are pending.
