Mar 02, 2023

15-year-old St. Joseph boy charged in fatal shooting

Posted Mar 02, 2023 5:51 PM

By BRENT MARTIN

St. Joseph Post

A 15-year-old St. Joseph boy has been charged with 1st Degree Involuntary Manslaughter in the death of another teenager Tuesday night.

The 5th Circuit Juvenile Office confirms the teenager has been charged in the fatal shooting which occurred shortly after seven o’clock Tuesday night in the 800 block of Mason Road. The teen is being held by juvenile authorities.

St. Joseph police report the 15-year-old shot and fatally wounded another teenage boy.

No identities are being released by authorities.

The investigation continues.