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14-Year-Old Florida Teen Charged With Parents’ Murder; Authorities Probe Motive and Mental Health

Investigators are delving into his mental health records to determine what led to the shooting

The scene of a police shooting in Royal Oak, MI May 14th 2018
A 14-year-old Florida boy has been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed his parents and then called 911 to confess his crime, officials say.
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Overview

  • Trevor Lee, 14, was arraigned on two counts of second-degree murder after he called 911 at a church to admit killing his parents, David Lee, 44, and Brandi Smith, 45.
  • Investigators recovered the firearm at the Middleburg home and believe it belonged to the victims.
  • Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook described the shooting as isolated and assured residents there is no ongoing threat.
  • Detectives are reviewing Lee’s mental health background, school history and family records to determine what led to the shooting.
  • The case has prompted renewed scrutiny of household gun storage requirements and warning signs in adolescent mental health.