This is an excellent example on why our children should be taught the proper way to handle a weapon and defend themselves.
A child shot a teen that was trying to break into a home in north St. Louis County. Police say the 11-year-old shooter fired one round from a handgun and killed the 16-year-old suspect. The shooting happened in the 10200 block of Hallwood drive.
Two suspects were trying to break into the unlocked home Thursday afternoon. One of the suspects got into the home at around 2:30pm while the 11-year-old and a 4-year-old were home alone. That is when the 11-year-old shot and killed the suspect.
Investigators are still trying to find the second suspect. They say he ran off when shots were fired.
Authorities will be talking to the homeowner to determine why the children were home alone. They also want to know why the 11-year-old had access to a handgun. Police believe the mother purchased the handgun because of prior attempted home break-in attempts.
The 16-year-old’s body was removed from the home at around 4:15pm.
The shooting is being investigated by St. Louis County police. They hope that witnesses may come forward with more information.
More details will be posted as this story develops.
Found at Fox 2 Now