Two teens charged in fatal shootings of five family members in Illinois
Summary
Two teenagers, a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl, were charged with murder in Illinois after five family members were killed in shootings at three locations. The girl’s case will start in juvenile court, and the boy will be tried as an adult; two others were also injured.Key Facts
- Five family members were fatally shot in East St. Louis, Illinois.
- The shootings happened mainly over the weekend, with one victim shot earlier.
- The teens were arrested on Sunday in a state park after police stopped their vehicle.
- The 16-year-old boy will be tried as an adult.
- The 15-year-old girl’s case begins in juvenile court but may move to criminal court.
- Prosecutors say the shootings were targeted, but no official motive was revealed.
- The girl’s father said she planned the attacks with her boyfriend, the 16-year-old.
- The victims were family members aged 74, 49, 25, 24, and 21 years old.
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