KOKOMO — A 14-year-old boy was arrested on a preliminary murder charge after police say he shot and killed his 17-year-old brother.
Kokomo Police responded to the 200 block of Rainbow Circle around 3:40 p.m. Saturday. The victim told police his 14-year-old brother shot him and ran from the area. The victim was flown to an Indianapolis hospital but later died from his injuries, according to police.According to Indiana law, a judge can determine if children as young as 12 should be tried as adults for murder. Teenagers who are ages 16 or 17 and accused of murder are automatically tried as adults.
Anyone having additional information is asked to contact Detective Austin Bailey at 765-456-7280, at abailey@cityofkokomo.org, or the Kokomo Police Department Hotline at 456-7017. You may qualify for a cash reward by calling Central Indiana Crime Stoppers at 1-800-262-TIPS with your anonymous tip. MORE STORIES: 2022 Marion County homicide map | 2022 Marion County homicide victims | 2021 Marion County homicide victims
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