Pre-teen's fatal carjacking attempt ends in tragedy

A 12-year-old boy has been ordered held in a D.C. juvenile detention center after a police detective provided a detailed account of an attempted carjacking that ended with the owner of the vehicle fatally shooting the boy's 13-year-old companion. The incident highlights the growing problem of carjackings in the District, particularly involving teenagers. The 12-year-old, who pleaded not guilty, has been charged with carjacking without the use of a gun. The security officer involved in the shooting has not been charged, and the case remains under investigation. The 13-year-old companion had a criminal history, including previous carjacking charges.