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Teen Shoots Parents Over Phone Ban
14 May
Summary
- A 16-year-old Bemidji boy is charged with four felonies after a shooting.
- The teen allegedly shot his mother, father, and a third person over phone privileges.
- The suspect surrendered to law enforcement approximately two hours after fleeing.
A 16-year-old boy in Bemidji has been charged with four felony offenses following a shooting incident on May 7 that critically injured three adults, including his parents. The alleged motive stemmed from his anger over the suspension of his cell phone privileges.
Court documents indicate that law enforcement responded to a shooting at an apartment complex on Itasca Loop NW. Upon arrival, officers discovered three victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim, the suspect's mother, reported being shot in the abdomen by her son.
The suspect's father sustained a gunshot wound to the thigh, with the bullet hitting an artery and necessitating a tourniquet. A third individual was also shot in the leg and required similar immediate medical intervention.
Following the incident, the suspect fled the scene but surrendered himself to law enforcement approximately two hours later. He reportedly confessed to commandeering a pistol and firing upon his mother, father, and a third person present near the scene.
The suspect explained that he obtained the firearm without his parents' knowledge and hid it before deciding to turn himself in. His mother stated that the family is focusing on recovery and emphasized their strong family unity, drawing on Anishinaabe traditions.
The suspect's initial court hearing is scheduled for May 14 at the Beltrami County Courthouse.
