FERGUSON, Mo. — A 13-year-old boy has been charged in connection with a shooting that left one teenager dead and another injured during a school track meet at STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley, authorities announced.

According to court officials, the juvenile suspect faces multiple charges, including second-degree murder, first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, and two counts of armed criminal action.

Due to his age, the suspect’s identity has not been released.

His name will remain confidential unless a juvenile court judge certifies the case for transfer to adult court—a process that can take several months.

A detention hearing is scheduled later this week to determine whether the suspect will remain in juvenile custody.

The presiding judge may elect to close the hearing to the public in accordance with juvenile court procedures.

The shooting occurred Tuesday evening in the parking lot of the school as attendees were leaving a track meet that began earlier in the day around 4:00 p.m. The event included participation from approximately 20 schools.

Officers with the Ferguson Police Department responded to reports of gunfire and discovered multiple victims at the scene.

Two teenage boys had been struck by gunfire and were transported to St. Louis Children’s Hospital, where both underwent emergency surgery.

Authorities confirmed that one victim, a 14-year-old, later died from his injuries.

The second victim, whose age has not been publicly disclosed, remains hospitalized but is expected to recover.

Police took the 13-year-old suspect into custody shortly after the incident. Officials stated that the situation was quickly contained and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.

The Ferguson-Florissant School District confirmed that none of its students were involved in the shooting.

In a statement, district officials expressed concern over the proximity of the incident to school grounds and emphasized their commitment to safety:

“We understand that situations like this can feel unsettling, and we are saddened to have something happen so close to our schools. We are grateful to our local law enforcement partners for their quick action. The safety of our students and staff will continue to be our top priority.”

Investigators have not yet determined a motive for the shooting.

Authorities indicated that they are reviewing social media activity as part of their efforts to better understand the circumstances leading up to the incident.

The investigation remains active, and officials have not released additional details at this time.