A 13-year-old Pennsylvania boy is accused of killing a 12-year-old boy in York, according to authorities.
12-year-old Kain Heiland was shot and killed Saturday.
State police said first responders were called to First Avenue for a child lying on the ground between two homes. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Law enforcement interviewed a boy who was with the victim and the teen boy at the time. The witness said all three of the boys walked to the 13-year-old boy’s home, where he grabbed a gun. Court documents show the 13-year-old boy shot the 12-year-old boy at close range in his upper back after an argument.
On Monday, the York County Coroner’s Office ruled the boy’s death a homicide.
“Cause of death is a gunshot wound to the chest (via the back),” the report said. “Manner is Homicide. The coroner’s definition of homicide is ‘death at the hands of another.’ However, any possible criminality is determined by a court of law.”
“We got a 12-year-old that has lost his life and he hasn’t even started life. My heart aches for that,” Bosley said.
Disturbingly, another female eyewitness came forward to State Police and produced a picture taken that very same day. In that photograph, the alleged shooter, N.G., is seen pointing the same gun, a .380 Kel-Tec at the face of Kain Heiland.
“No one is taking the time to talk. They say the gun kills. The gun isn’t killing. It’s the person behind the gun,” Bosley said.
Soon after the gunfire, the alleged shooter was interviewed by State Police. Troopers noted in the paperwork that the 13-year-old was wearing different clothing which set off red flags.
During a search of the home, investigators located a weapon that matches the caliber of the gun used to kill Kain Heiland. Other ammunition and accessories were also found in the house.
Right now, there is no word if the alleged shooter is in custody or facing any charges, keeping in mind that he is a 13-year-old boy. Pennsylvania State Police are providing very few details.
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