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Boy, 15, Charged With Murder in Twinsburg Shooting That Killed 14-Year-Old Girl

Police describe no ongoing threat during a multi-agency investigation.

Overview

  • Officers responded just before 1 p.m. Saturday to the 10800 block of Ravenna Road and found the girl on the ground.
  • The girl's identity had not been released Sunday night, and the medical examiner pronounced her dead at 1:42 p.m. and plans to share more after Monday's autopsy.
  • Police say the victim was shot by a 15-year-old boy who now faces charges of murder and tampering with evidence.
  • The suspect is being held at the Summit County Juvenile Detention Center pending a hearing.
  • Twinsburg Fire Department, Valley Enforcement Group, the Summit County Sheriff and Ohio BCI&I are assisting, and police report no danger to the public.