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11-year-old boy fatally shoots his mother’s boyfriend in Philly dispute
Police say an 11-year-old boy shot and killed his mother’s boyfriend during a fight inside their Kingsessing home early Friday.
PHILADELPHIA - Investigators say an 11-year-old boy shot and killed his mother's boyfriend during a domestic assault overnight in Philadelphia.
What we know:
Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to a home on Peach Street around midnight for reports of a shooting.
Police found a 30-year-old man in a second floor bedroom suffering from a gunshot wound to the face, according to investigators.
The man, later identified as Jaimeer Jones-Walker of Lansdowne, was pronounced dead at the scene by medics.
Investigators believe the shooting happened after Jones-Walker arrived at his girlfriend's house where she lived with her children.
Police say Jones-Walker was assaulting the woman in a second floor bedroom when her 11-year-old son got a gun and shot him.
Dig deeper:
Neighbors told FOX 29 they heard a Tesla pull up and double park before police arrived minutes later. "When I seen the cop car sitting there I was like aw aw damn," said Dell, a neighbor.
Investigators say the argument was over visitation of the couple’s child. "Wow, at least the baby knows not to let someone beat up and hurt his mom," said Dell.
What's next:
Police say the boy and his mother are cooperating with investigators. The District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case to determine if charges will be filed.
The shooting happened early Friday, and police say family members were seen leaving the scene later that morning.
Authorities are waiting to hear from the District Attorney’s Office about possible charges against the boy or his mother.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are continuing to gather information from witnesses and family members.
What we don't know:
It is not yet clear if the 11-year-old or his mother will face any charges. Police have not released further details about the events leading up to the shooting or the status of the ongoing investigation.