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Child Charged in Father’s Shooting Death – January 2024
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An 11-year-old boy in Oklahoma was detained and subsequently charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of his father on January 6, 2024.
Initial reports indicated the boy alerted his mother to the incident, stating he had killed his father. The case has drawn significant attention due to the age of the suspect and the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The Incident and Access to the Firearm
The shooting occurred after the boy’s father told him it was bedtime, leading to the child becoming angry. He then accessed a firearm from a safe.
According to court documents, the boy located the key to the gun safe in his father’s dresser drawer while searching for a Nintendo switch gaming console that had been previously taken from him. Upon opening the safe, he found a handgun, which he then loaded and used to shoot his father while he was in bed. The boy stated to detectives that he did not think about the consequences of his actions, only that he was angry.
The firearm was legally owned by the father. Court documents detail the boy’s statements and the sequence of events.
Legal Proceedings and Bail Denial
The boy was taken into custody and denied bail.The case is being handled by the Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office.
Due to the severity of the charge and the defendant’s age, the judge resolute he posed a risk to public safety and denied a request for release on bail. Fox23 News reported on the bail hearing and the judge’s reasoning.
A preliminary hearing was scheduled for January 22, 2024. KJRH News provides ongoing coverage of the legal proceedings.
Oklahoma Juvenile Justice System
Oklahoma’s juvenile justice system allows for the prosecution of children as young as ten for certain crimes, including first-degree murder.
The system allows for a range of dispositions, including placement in a juvenile detention facility until the age of 21. The specific outcome will depend on the findings of the court and a psychological evaluation of the child. The Oklahoma Department of Human services provides details on the state’s juvenile justice processes.
As of January 17, 2026, there have been no new developments reported regarding the case beyond the scheduled preliminary hearing and continued detention of the juvenile suspect. The case remains ongoing.
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