CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On Saturday, the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office announced that a 15-year-old child had been shot and killed in Cheyenne.
A social media post from the LCSO says that at approximately 2:30 a.m. Saturday, deputies from the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident near the 400 block of West Wallick in Cheyenne.
According to the post, a 15-year-old juvenile was pronounced deceased at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound. A 13-year-old juvenile was taken into custody in connection with the incident.
“The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased,” the post states.
The post notes that, pursuant to Wyoming juvenile confidentiality laws, the identities and case-specific details of juveniles are restricted and will not be released to the public, nor the media.
Parents/guardians have been notified as required.
“This matter is under investigation and will be referred to the Laramie County District Court as appropriate; any additional information will be released only as permitted by court record or by court order,” the post states.