15-year-old turns himself in after he allegedly shot, killed his 12-year-old brother, police say

CANTON, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – Police in Ohio said a 15-year-old boy wanted in connection with a shooting that killed his younger brother turned himself in on Saturday.

The Canton Police Department said the boy is accused of shooting and killing his 12-year-old brother Friday night.

Neighbors of the family were nearly speechless as they spoke about the tragedy.

“It’s heartbreaking because I’ve got a 12-year-old as well,” one neighbor said. “I didn’t know them very well, but I used to see the little boy outside playing. Being a kid.”

A news release said officers responded to the 3600 block of Ellis Avenue in Canton Friday night around 10:40 for the report of a shooting.

When officers arrived at the home, they said they found a 12-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound inside.

Canton Fire Medics took the child to the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, where he later died.

Officers said the shooter was identified as the victim’s sibling. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation.

According to the release, the Stark County Common Pleas Court issued a warrant for reckless homicide.

Police said the 15-year-old is charged with reckless homicide, a second-degree felony. He will initially go through juvenile court.

It is not clear whether the boy will eventually be tried as an adult.

Anyone with any information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Canton Police Detective Bureau at (330) 489-3144 or the Canton Communications Center at (330) 649-5800.