A 13-year-old boy fell through thin ice on a pond in Woolwich Township, New Jersey, and was rescued by police officers who risked going into the freezing water to save him. The officers broke through the ice to reach and pull him to safety, after which he was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover. The incident highlights the dangers of thin ice during cold weather.
A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in Minneapolis when gunfire was directed into a home, with police investigating the motive and circumstances, including whether he was the intended target. The incident echoes a past tragedy in the same neighborhood involving a young child. Authorities are working to gather information and continue outreach efforts with at-risk youth.
A 15-year-old boy was killed and another teen injured in a shooting inside an apartment building in the Bronx's Allerton neighborhood, with police searching for suspects and no arrests made yet.
A 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Adam Henry in Islington, London, after a two-week manhunt, with additional arrests made for assisting an offender and other charges; Tsidi Winion was charged with murder and weapon possession.
A teenage babysitter refused to babysit a neighbor's child again after the child caused damage to his Nintendo Switch and exhibited unruly behavior, citing the need to protect his own property and well-being. The neighbor was upset, calling him ungrateful, but many online supported the teen's decision, emphasizing the importance of boundaries and responsibility in babysitting situations.
A 16-year-old boy, investigated for the death of his stepsister Anna Kepner on a Carnival cruise, claims he has no memory of the incident. Kepner's death was ruled a homicide caused by mechanical asphyxia, and the case has garnered significant media attention, with authorities scrutinizing the family involved.
A Scottish court has authorized a blood transfusion for a 14-year-old Jehovah's Witness girl in an emergency, despite her religious refusal, considering her capacity and the potential severity of not administering the transfusion.
A suburban doctor, Trevor J. Roston, was charged with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old with mental disabilities in Elgin, Illinois, in November. He was employed at Advocate Sherman Hospital but was not the victim's doctor. Roston was arrested and remains in jail pending court proceedings.
An Australian high school teacher, Karly Rae, pleaded guilty to multiple charges of sexually abusing a 15-year-old student, including engaging in sexual acts and possessing child abuse material, shortly after giving birth. The case involves social media communication and occurred near Newcastle, with Rae currently on bail and awaiting sentencing.
An 18-year-old Russian street musician, Diana Loginova, has been sentenced to an additional 13 days in prison for singing anti-Kremlin songs, after already spending nearly a month in jail for performances that included banned tracks and criticizing the army, amid Russia's crackdown on dissent following its invasion of Ukraine.
Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux, a 15-year-old from Rambouillet, became an internet sensation after a photo of him in a fedora passing police at the Louvre during a jewel heist went viral, sparking theories about his role. He is actually an ordinary visitor dressed in vintage-inspired fashion, inspired by history and detective stories, and chose to stay silent initially to let the mystery unfold. Now, he embraces his newfound fame with a relaxed attitude, enjoying the attention and his unique style.
A third teenager, Naqwan Antonio Lucas, has been indicted for the murder of congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym in Washington, D.C., with additional charges and a plea of not guilty, amid ongoing investigations into the shooting that also injured multiple others.
A third teenager, Naqwan Antonio Lucas, has been indicted for the murder of congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym in Washington, D.C., amid a series of violent incidents involving minors, with authorities highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence and law enforcement response. Lucas faces multiple charges including first-degree murder and is also linked to the killing of another teen, Zoey Kelly. The case has garnered attention from President Trump, who referenced the incident during a federal safety intervention announcement.
A third teenager, Naqwan Antonio Lucas, has been arrested in connection with the June 30 shooting near Capitol Hill that resulted in the death of intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym and injuries to others. Lucas is also suspected of killing a teenage girl, Zoey Kelley-Hickman, shortly after the initial incident.