In a tragic turn of events yesterday in Lake Worth, a 16-year-old boy lost his life due to a gunshot wound in an incident involving several juveniles and a mishandled firearm. CBS12 reports that the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office deputies arrived on the 5000 block of Edgecliff Ave. at approximately 5:10 p.m., where they found the young victim deceased.
Following the investigation led by the Violent Crimes Division, a juvenile was charged with second-degree murder with a firearm and tampering with evidence. However, the identity of the accused, being a juvenile, has not been released to the public, aligning with the handling of such sensitive cases involving minors. As per BocaNewsNow, the Palm Beach County Jail did not have a public record of anyone charged with a gun crime on Saturday as of earlier today.
The incident took place in a suburban area north of Lantana Road and is situated close to the Foundry golf and country club. This neighborhood is known for its residential community setting, marked by its proximity to local landmarks such as Jog Road and Military Trail.
Both outlets underscore that the investigation is still underway, with further details to be shared as they become available. Police stress that the destructive sequence was the result of mishandling a firearm among several juveniles. The death of the unnamed 16-year-old.
