15-year-old in custody in connection with fatal shooting of 16-year-old in Arlington area
A 15-year-old boy is now facing charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old in the Arlington area on Tuesday. Police say around 2 AM officers responded to the InTown Suites Extended Stay on St. Johns Bluff Road near Atlantic Boulevard. JSO says the two were initially together at the hotel. The 15-year-old was in possession of a gun and at some point, it discharged and hit the victim. Police say the suspect then fled the scene with several guns and without calling for help. After leaving the area, the 15-year-old got rid of the guns and called police to report the incident, miles away from the initial shooting, on University Boulevard near I-95.
Police say officers were able to find the guns the suspect got rid of. At this time, JSO says the 15-year-old is charged with Possession of a Firearm by an Adjudicated Delinquent and Tampering with Evidence.
The investigation is ongoing and the State Attorney’s Office is determining if additional charges will be filed in the incident.
