Crime & Safety
12-Year-Old MD Boy Charged In Killing Of 2-Year-Old: Sheriff
A Salisbury pre-teen is facing multiple murder and assault charges in the Saturday death of a toddler, officials said.
SALISBURY, MD — A 12-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with murder after being accused in the Saturday killing of a 2-year-old living with him in Salisbury, the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office said in a news release Tuesday.
Authorities were called to a home on Jack Drive in Salisbury Saturday in regards to the death of a 2-year-old, after which they spoke with caregivers about the circumstances of the child's death, officials said.
The investigation led to the older child being charged with first and second-degree murder, first and second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment in connection with the death of the younger child, according to officials.
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The 12-year-old boy was arrested and transported to the Lower Eastern Shore Children’s Center, where he is currently being held, officials said.
The sheriff's office is urging anyone with information that could help the investigation to contact the Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center, Detective Schultz at 410-713-3900.
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