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Ohio 15-year-old turns himself in after allegedly fatally shooting younger brother
CANTON, Ohio (WOIO/CBS Newspath/WKRC) – A 15-year-old from Ohio turned himself into the police after allegedly shooting and killing his 12-year-old brother, prompting a manhunt.
The shooting took place just before 11 p.m. on Friday in the family’s apartment, authorities said. The child was rushed to the hospital, but succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment.
Police searched for the suspect, who they considered armed and dangerous, for over 12 hours, until investigators determined that the victim’s 15-year-old brother was likely the shooter.
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The 15-year-old turned himself in to authorities on Saturday afternoon and was charged with reckless homicide. Police did not announce whether or not the shooting was accidental, nor how the 15-year-old obtained the gun.