MIAMI (AP) - A South Florida teen charged with fatally shooting a girl while riding a school bus will remain in a juvenile detention center.
The 15-year-old waived his right to appear in court Wednesday morning. He's not being identified by The Associated Press because of his age.
An arrest report says the minor took a gun from his backpack Tuesday and began displaying it on the bus. He then fired it once, hitting 13-year-old Lourdes Guzman. She died at the hospital.
The boy is charged with manslaughter and carrying a concealed firearm. A Police spokeswoman says "it appears to have been an accident."
The victim's mother said in a statement that Jina, as she was known to her friends and family, was a "fun, loving, helpful, a happy girl."
(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
Current Conditions
Weather for Lexington, Kentucky
Opinion
Most Commented
powered by Disqus
Enter your number for a chance to win great prizes! Message and data rates may apply 
|
