12-year-old arrested in shooting death of older brother

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Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - Henderson Police say a 12-year old boy shot and killed his 14-year-old brother at their home in Henderson Thursday night.

Officers were originally called to the home near Wigwam and Stephanie around 7:30pm. According to HPD, before they arrived at the scene, police were told that the 14-year-old had been rushed to a hospital, where he later passed away.

The 12-year-old was taken into custody at the home and booked into Clark County Juvenile Hall on a charge of open murder.

Henderson Police have not released any names of those involved.

The homicide os the first in Henderson in 2024.

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