Crime
Centralia Teen Released After Alleged Accidental Shooting of 14-Year-Old Due to Lack of Juvenile Facility Space
The injured girl was treated for her injuries and is expected to recover.
A 14-year-old girl was accidentally shot at a residence on East Rasback in Centralia on Wednesday morning, October 23rd.
The incident occurred around 8:15 AM while the girl was visiting with two male acquaintances.
A 15-year-old male, who was also present, mishandled a firearm, resulting in the accidental discharge that struck the girl in the leg.
The injured girl was treated for her injuries and is expected to recover.
The 15-year-old male was initially taken into custody on charges of aggravated discharge of a firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, and aggravated assault.
However, due to a lack of space at the juvenile detention facility, he was released.
The Centralia Police Department is investigating the incident to determine the exact circumstances and whether additional charges may be filed.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.