US Edition11-year-old accused of killing his father after his Nintendo Switch was taken away
The boy faces criminal homicide charges after a dispute over his Nintendo Switch led to the fatal shooting of his father at their home, police said.
- Police in Duncannon Borough said officers found 42-year-old Douglas Dietz dead in the bedroom he shared with his wife after an 11-year-old boy allegedly shot him earlier this week.
- According to court documents, the dispute began when the boy's Nintendo Switch was taken away, and investigators say he found the key to his father's safe while searching for it.
- Authorities said the boy removed a gun from the safe, loaded it, pulled back the hammer, and fired at his father while Jillian Dietz awoke to a loud noise and fiery smell.
- Facing criminal homicide charges, the child was denied bail, is held at Perry County Prison, and is due in court on Jan. 22.
- Neighbors said the family had celebrated the boy's birthday the night before, and the boy then allegedly shouted `Daddy's dead` after the shooting, reflecting shock in their once tight-knit street.
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In the middle of the night a woman is awakened by a bang. Next to her lies her husband, motionless. Her eleven-year-old son only says one sentence – that changes everything.
An 11-year-old boy shot and killed his father after he confiscated the Nintendo Switch. The incident - reports the American media - on January 13th in the county of...
Police: 11-Year-Old Pennsylvania Boy Killed Father for Taking Away Nintendo Switch
An 11-year-old Pennsylvania boy is facing criminal homicide charges after fatally shooting his father this week. According to law enforcement officials, the boy told his mother "I killed daddy" after the killing, which was reportedly motivated by his parents taking away his Nintendo Switch.
The minor is now accused of manslaughter, he has been denied freedom on bail
The incident in Pennsylvania. The child in police custody (ANSA)
Deprived of his Nintendo Switch, an 11-year-old boy kills his father during his sleep.
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