Sister killed after teen brothers get into gunfight over presents on Christmas Eve in Largo, sheriff says

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Two teenage brothers are going through costs after a family fight turned deadly on Christmas Eve in Largo, authorities mentioned.

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri mentioned the 14-years-old and 15-years-old acquired into an argument whereas Christmas purchasing with the household on Sunday. In line with the sheriff, the 15-year-old was jealous over the variety of presents their mom was shopping for his brother.

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After leaving the shop, the brothers, their mom, their 23-year-old sister, and her 10-month-old and 6-year-old sons headed to their grandmother’s house so she may watch the kids whereas the sister went to work.

Whereas on the grandmother’s house, positioned on twenty second Avenue Southwest in Largo, the 14-year-old pulled out his gun and informed his brother he was going to shoot him within the head, authorities mentioned.

Initially, the 15-year-old refused to interact within the struggle and the boys’ uncle separated them. The 14-year-old reportedly left the house and went exterior. His sister informed them to “go away that stuff alone. Why you making an attempt to start out it, it’s Christmas.”

Then the 14-year-old and his sister, who was carrying her 10-month-old son in a child service, started to argue. The 14-year-old turned to his sister, known as her quite a few derogatory phrases, after which shot her within the chest with a .40 caliber semi automated handgun, in line with the sheriff’s workplace.

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After the capturing, the 15-year-old reportedly open fireplace on his brother, saying “you shot my m***** f****** sister.”

The 15-year-old ran away and threw his gun into a close-by yard. He was arrested at a relative’s house in Clearwater, in line with the sheriff’s workplace.

The 14-year-old, who was shot as soon as in his abdomen, was taken to the hospital and underwent surgical procedure. Their sister died from her accidents.

The 14-year-old is charged with first-degree homicide, baby abuse, and being a delinquent in possession of a firearm. The 15-year-old is charged with tried first diploma homicide and tampering with bodily proof.

The Pinellas-Pasco State Lawyer’s Workplace will evaluation the case and determine if the 14-year-old will likely be charged as an grownup.

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