13-year-old Louisiana Teen Accused Of Killing Family Member

(KHLA - Lake Charles, Louisiana) - Sad news coming out of Leesville today as a 13-year-old teen is being accused by authorities of shooting and killing a family member.

The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office (VPSO) says the altercation took place early this morning and ended with a fatal shooting.

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A Louisiana teen has been arrested for fatally shooting a family member

KPLC is reporting that VPSO received a 911 call around 12:25am this morning concerning a shooting. Deputies and emergency services responded to the call.

Upon arrival on the scene, they found a 21-year-old male with a single gunshot wound to the chest. First responders attempting lifesaving measures but were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

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Why did the Leesville teen shoot and kill his family member?

Detectives were able to determine in their investigation that there had been an argument between the deceased male and a 13-year-old family member. During the argument, the young teen got a pistol and shot the victim.

The 13-year-old was apprehended without any problems. He has been charged with second-degree murder and has been placed in the custody of a juvenile facility.

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