Shots were fired during a fight at the Victorville mall, causing panic among shoppers and leading to the evacuation; at least one person, possibly a juvenile, was shot and hospitalized, but it was not an active shooter situation.
Three children aged 8, 11, and 12 stole a car after watching YouTube tutorials on how to do so, and crashed it into a home in Ohio. The 11-year-old was driving, and no injuries occurred. The children were caught and released to their parents, with charges pending in juvenile court.
A juvenile in Middlesex County, New Jersey, was taken into custody for texting a bomb threat to a polling location during the election, leading to the evacuation and relocation of voters, amid multiple threats across several counties that were ultimately deemed not credible.
A 17-year-old boy from Garwood, NJ, has been charged with murder after deliberately hitting and killing two 17-year-old girls on an e-bike in Cranford, with prior traffic violations and stalking allegations linked to the incident.
A 13-year-old boy in Washington was arrested for possessing 23 guns and ammunition, with social media posts indicating intentions to commit a mass shooting. He pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, and authorities found evidence of obsession with school shooters and imitation behaviors. His parents believe the posts were meant to be 'cool' among peers, and the boy is not currently enrolled in any school.
Two 17-year-olds have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym in Washington, D.C., with a third juvenile suspect still at large. The suspects, identified through video evidence and interviews, have prior violent juvenile records, and prosecutors plan to seek additional charges. The case has sparked criticism of local juvenile justice policies.
An 11-year-old boy in Houston was shot and killed while playing a prank called 'ding dong ditch,' leading to the arrest of 42-year-old Gonzalo Leon Jr. on charges of murder. The incident highlights the dangers of pranks turning deadly, with authorities noting that the circumstances did not suggest self-defense. The case is part of a broader pattern of violent outcomes from similar pranks in recent years.
Two men from Victoria and Alta Vista were arrested after allegedly starting a fight with three young people in a parking lot, resulting in charges of battery and endangering a juvenile.
A peaceful summer at a Maine campground was shattered when Sunshine Stewart, a paddleboarder, was murdered, leading to a two-week investigation that resulted in the arrest of 17-year-old Deven Young, who acted 'totally normal' during the search. Stewart's death was ruled a homicide, and Young has been charged and is in juvenile detention, with the community mourning her loss.
A 12-year-old boy stole his grandfather's car and drove it 160 miles over the Cascade mountain range in Washington before being apprehended by deputies. The boy, who was heading towards Moses Lake, was stopped using a PIT maneuver after a short pursuit. He was booked on suspicion of possessing a stolen vehicle and felony eluding. The incident occurred the day before Thanksgiving, with challenging driving conditions due to near-freezing temperatures and snow.
A 12-year-old boy drove 161 miles across the Cascade Mountains in a stolen car before being apprehended by police in Moses Lake, Washington. The boy, who took his grandfather's car, led deputies on a brief chase that ended when a precision immobilization technique was used to stop the vehicle. No injuries were reported, and the boy was arrested on charges of possessing a stolen vehicle and felony eluding.
A 13-year-old girl was shot and killed in Eldora, Iowa, with a 12-year-old boy taken into custody. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is assisting in the case, and the South Hardin Middle School community is mourning the loss of one of its students. Counseling support will be available for students as the investigation continues.
20-year-old Shane Curry has been charged after his 17-year-old girlfriend, Naveah Goddard, was found dead inside his Stow home. Curry is facing charges of assault and battery on a household or family member and assault and battery causing serious bodily injury. The cause of Goddard's death is yet to be determined as the investigation continues.
A juvenile died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound following an altercation with deputies in the lobby of a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department station, after lunging for a deputy’s holstered firearm and taking possession of it during a struggle. The incident, which occurred at the department's Industry station, is not being classified as a Deputy Involved Shooting, and an investigation is ongoing.
A juvenile Hispanic female died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department station in the City of Industry after a physical altercation with deputies. The incident is believed to have stemmed from a family disturbance call that deputies had responded to earlier. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details about the victim have been released.