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North Texas Middle Schooler Charged With Murder in Lavon Shooting

Police say the 14-year-old turned himself in after a two-day search, with a recovered gun now under review.

Overview

  • The teen was taken into custody in Dallas on Monday night and made a first appearance Tuesday in Collin County Juvenile Court.
  • Lavon police identified the victim as 24-year-old Romeo English, who was shot multiple times after an altercation at a small gathering on Wellington Drive.
  • Investigators say the shooting was a targeted incident, with the suspect allegedly firing at close range as the victim prepared to leave.
  • Officers recovered a firearm at the scene and are tracing it, and authorities say other individuals could face charges for actions after the killing.
  • Community ISD initially restricted visitors and increased security at three campuses but lifted those measures on Tuesday once the suspect was in custody.