JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A 12-year-old boy has been arrested in the April shooting death of a 12-year-old girl, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said.
Tyron Calhoun had his head down in court as he cried. Charged with manslaughter. He was 11 y/o when he allegedly shot and killed a 12 y/o at a sleepover in Lackawanna. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/7eYpRMCB5o
— Christy Turner (@ChristyANJax) October 21, 2017
Ra'Mya Eunice was shot in the head by the boy, Tyron Calhoun, who was 11 at the time, during a sleepover on Willow Branch Avenue on April 30.
Tyron is being charged with manslaughter. Police said he found a gun underneath the house.
Weeks after the shooting, Ra'Mya died at the hospital.
Ra'Mya's death was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner. On Tuesday, a warrant was issued for Tyron and he was arrested without incident on Friday.
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