Key Facts

• A 13-year-old boy was accused of killing his 68-year-old grandmother in North Carolina.
• Police were trying to arrest the boy after he was charged with first-degree murder.
• The boy was found in a vehicle reportedly stolen from his grandmother.
• During the arrest attempt, the boy ran into a wooded area and approached police with a piece of wood.
• A deputy fired his gun, hitting the boy, who died at the scene.
• The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the shooting, as is done in similar cases.
• The incident has raised concerns about how law enforcement deals with minors involved in serious crimes.