Psychologist: Boy in crossbow killing can be rehabilitated

 


CHANDLER, Okla. (AP) — A psychologist says a 14-year-old boy charged with first-degree murder in the crossbow killing of a 10-year-old friend in Oklahoma can be rehabilitated if his case is diverted to juvenile court.

The death happened last fall in the small town of Chandler, about 40 miles (65 kilometers) northeast of Oklahoma City.

Authorities say 10-year-old Austin Almanza was fatally struck by an arrow, which traveled through his body and then pierced his 8-year-old brother in the arm.

Prosecutors charged the then-13-year-old boy as an adult, making him one of the youngest ever in Oklahom...



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