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Posted: November 2, 2012

Police: Durham teen shoots relative

Durham, N.C. — Police said Friday that they have charged a 15-year-old with shooting a 13-year-old relative in a Durham house Thursday evening.

The shooting occurred in the 1900 block of Faucette Avenue shortly after 6 p.m., police said.

The 13-year-old girl was taken to Duke University Hospital for treatment of critical injuries, police said.

The 15-year-old boy was charged through a juvenile petition with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and he was being held in a Wake County juvenile facility.

Police haven't said how the two are related. The shooting remains under investigation.

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geez, kids killing kids.......

I could ask all the usual questions.....what's he doing w/ a loaded gun etc....but I won't .....It's just sad that this is becoming more and more a way of life for so many

Scubagirl
November 2, 2012 3:39 p.m.

Raysonn as a Durham City resident since 1972, I hate to tell you the City elections take place in ODD years. The next one will be in 2013. I have voted in every single one and they are largely IGNORED even though your vote in a local election has much more impact. These local races are often decided by a few dozen votes. A few years back I think one of the city council races or perhaps the school board was decided by 7 votes.

gingerlynn
November 2, 2012 3:07 p.m.

When young men are raised in the right way, they will not grow up having a loaded gun in their hands thinking they are bad. Many are winding up in the grave because of their criminal activity. That is sad, because many are dieing very young. They think they know it all and will not listen to no one. Pray for our young men that they will listen to their parents and anyone that tries to help them to succeed in life.

charmcclainlovesdogs2
November 2, 2012 2:27 p.m.

Most likely some adult is allowing these children to have these loaded guns. But of course no one is talking and telling. Pray that there will be a slip of the tongue and then the cops will know.

charmcclainlovesdogs2
November 2, 2012 2:12 p.m.

raysson: how is this the City Council's fault? I'm not a big fan of Durham city government, but I'm fairly certain that none of them were in a position to stop this boy. If the firearm was owned by the parents, then criminal charges against them are entirely appropriate. If the firearm was provided to this teenager by someone else, then they need to be similarly charged. Statutes that cover this are state and federal law; not sure what this has to do with the city?