13-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Friend’s Death

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder following the death of his 11-year-old friend in Newburgh, New York. The incident occurred Thursday morning at a residence in the Hudson Valley area.

Early reports suggested the victim had accidentally shot himself while playing with a gun. However, authorities now confirm that the 11-year-old was shot and killed by his friend, contradicting initial assumptions.

Scene of the investigation with police and crime scene tape — The scene of the incident, with police presence and crime scene markings. The exact circumstances remain under investigation.

The investigation led officers to recover a firearm from the scene. Three juvenile males were identified as persons of interest as authorities gathered evidence. The victim’s name has not been released.

Officials have not yet disclosed the full details about how the shooting happened, and investigations are ongoing.