Wisconsin boy, 14, accused of shooting girlfriend in the head over breakup

A 14-year-old Wisconsin boy allegedly shot his girlfriend at the very least thrice within the head after she tried breaking apart with him.

The lady, recognized by household as 14-year-old Jazlene Jones, is miraculously anticipated to outlive the capturing.

Elia Olson, of Racine, was charged Tuesday as an grownup for tried homicide and possession of a harmful weapon, in response to a prison criticism obtained by Racine County Eye.

If convicted, Elia may spend the subsequent 60 years in jail.

On Sunday simply earlier than midday, the couple had walked down the railroad tracks within the metropolis, about 25 miles south of Milwaukee, to smoke, Jazlene instructed investigators.

After she instructed Elia she needed to finish the connection, he allegedly ordered her to show off her cellphone earlier than he tossed it apart and pointed a white revolver at her head and fired one shot.

Jazlene begged for her life, however Elia allegedly instructed the lady one thing to the impact of “You need to die.” He shot her one other two to 3 extra occasions earlier than operating away.

Regardless of her accidents, Jazlene took off operating and flagged down a motorist close to the scene.

The lady was taken to the hospital with three gunshot wounds in her head. One of many bullets entered by means of her left cheekbone and lodged in her neck near her carotid artery, court docket paperwork state.

On the hospital, Jazlene was reportedly coherent and recognized Elia as the one who shot her.

Jazlene’s household mentioned she underwent main surgical procedure and has a number of extra procedures scheduled, however is anticipated to outlive.

“At 14 years previous, this child will now need to undergo life by means of one eye and stay with bullets in her neck and head,” the household mentioned on a GoFundMe web page.

“Contemplating Jazlene’s situation/state of affairs, she is in good spirits and is a strolling miracle. Her household appreciates all of the love, prayers and help that everybody has given. She has a protracted highway to restoration with life altering accidents.”

Elia allegedly admitted to capturing his girlfriend “in a match of rage over a Snapchat put up and (a proposed) breakup,” Fox 6 reported.

Police arrested him at a pal’s home, the place they recovered a .22 handgun and two magazines for a 9mm handgun. Investigators additionally discovered bloody garments and footwear at his house.

A decide ordered Elia held on a $500,000 money bond and that he keep away from Jazlene, her house and her family and friends, the Racine County Eye reported.