15-Year-Old Arrested For The Capital Murder Of 3 People, Will Be Charged As An Adult
A 15-year-old boy faces charges as authorities arrest him in connection with the shooting deaths of three individuals at a Traskwood residence near Little Rock, Arkansas, during the weekend.
Saline County Sheriff's Office deputies found three bodies in response to a fire call on Pryor Dr. in the southern part of the county on Saturday afternoon.
Upon arrival, authorities discovered three individuals with gunshot wounds at the incident site.
Jacob Martin Sr., 47, Dara Martin, 53, and Aleah Martin,16, were identified as the victims. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
The Saline County teenager was questioned and subsequently charged with capital murder, arson, abuse of corpse, and tampering with physical evidence, as reported by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
The unnamed suspect — who will be charged as an adult — is being held without bond, according to the sheriff's office news release.
Authorities did not disclose the relationship between the teen and the victims, but according to KTHV-11, both teens involved attended the Glen Rose School District. It is unclear if the teenager is related to the victims.
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Superintendent Tim Holicer stated that counselors and teachers at Glen Rose School District were available for anyone needing support or discussion about the tragic incident, according to a statement to the station.
"Our school and community families are saddened about the recent tragic events," he said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family."
