All articles tagged with #teen
Authorities recovered the body of a 16-year-old boy who disappeared in Falls Lake at Sandling Beach in Creedmoor after hours of searching by Wake County EMS, multiple fire departments, drones, and volunteers.
A 13-year-old Northwest Guilford Middle School football player in Greensboro, North Carolina, collapsed with cardiac arrest during practice and died days later despite hospital treatment including a heart-lung pump and ECMO. Doctors have not publicly confirmed a cause, but family members suspect an undetected genetic condition and are pursuing genetic testing; a GoFundMe has been set up to help with medical expenses as classmates, staff, and the community mourn his loss.
A 17-year-old from Salinas was arrested in connection with the July 25 Morgan Hill pop-up party shooting that killed one and injured six; prosecutors plan to charge him as an adult with one murder and six counts of attempted murder. The suspect was taken into custody at his Salinas home after a high-risk search warrant, and he was arraigned in juvenile court with a decision on adult charges expected near the end of September. The investigation was aided by FBI tips and a $20,000 reward; the suspect’s name is not released due to age.
A 17-year-old Massachusetts boy, Arjun Aravind, is jailed without bail after prosecutors say he killed his mother and younger brother; authorities allege his use of ChatGPT to craft fantasy stories involving threats to his family formed part of the investigation. He pleaded not guilty to murder and related charges at arraignment. Investigators recovered items in the mother’s car linked to the scene, and the deaths are described as involving blunt-force trauma, with the cause of death still pending. The case remains ongoing.
A 17-year-old Acton boy, Arjun Aravind, is charged with two counts of murder and multiple related offenses for the deaths of his mother, Sudha Venkatesan, and younger brother, Siddharth Aravind, at a Martha Lane home. Prosecutors say he used ChatGPT to craft graphic fantasy stories about killing his family. He was found in Wayland after allegedly taking his mother’s car, and faces arraignment in juvenile and district court on various charges. The investigation remains ongoing and the cause of death has not yet been released.
A 14-year-old in Nonthaburi killed eight people and then himself after opening fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School; police say he taught himself to use a handgun via social media and had earlier killed his grandparents at home with his grandfather's gun, with family stress and academic anxiety cited as possible factors as authorities probe motives and the prime minister pledges stricter gun laws.
A 17-year-old Alabama teen unable to sleep goes to his parents' workshop early, helps a disoriented 76-year-old woman who later learns she had a brain bleed, calls 911 and stays with her until EMS arrives—earning a lifesaving award and becoming a local hero.
A DeLand police affidavit ties 17-year-old Keyan Rundell to the killings of Dustin Rose and Samson Campbell behind the Athens Theatre, suggesting the motive may have been a robbery during a drug deal; the father, Daytron Etkins, is charged with accessory after the fact as detectives review surveillance, gun evidence, and related communications in the case.
Modest Mouse has removed guitarist Simon O'Connor from its North American tour after a Reddit user alleged he sent inappropriate messages to a 17-year-old fan, including an erotic image; O'Connor apologized, saying he mistook the fan for someone harassing him online, and Seth Jabour of Les Savy Fav will fill in on guitar for the tour.
A teenage lifeguard braved massive waves to pull a boy back from the sea after he was dragged out, in a dramatic rescue that was captured on video and shared online; the incident highlights the bravery and crucial role of young lifeguards on busy beaches.
Prosecutors allege singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke) killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez after she threatened to ruin his career; evidence includes thousands of text messages, a reported two-year relationship, a pregnancy and abortion, and the dismemberment of Hernandez’s body. Burke pleads not guilty as a preliminary hearing weighs whether the case will go to trial; if convicted, he faces life in prison without parole or the death penalty.
A teenage defendant in Georgia pleaded guilty to all 55 counts tied to the 2024 fatal shooting at a Georgia high school, avoiding a trial as part of a plea agreement; sentencing details will be determined in court.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged in connection with a Gwynn Oak double homicide that killed two siblings, Gigi Myrie and Steve Allen, whose bodies were found inside their west Baltimore home. Police say the teen was arrested in connection with the deadly shooting.
A Georgia teen learned she might have HIV from a patient portal, but subsequent tests at different clinics showed the result was a false positive; the scare led to a suicide attempt and family outrage over delayed follow-up and communication, with authorities emphasizing the need for prompt, confidential notification and proper care.
Footage captured by Meta's smart glasses shows a heated confrontation after a man allegedly struck a 14-year-old, fueling discussion about wearable tech, privacy, and public accountability.