The 'Americans Getting Shot' Thread

[David48atTD]

Alabama teenager allegedly shoots dead five family members including baby




A 14-year-old American boy has shot and killed five of his family members at their home in Alabama, including a six-month-old baby, before throwing away the pistol and calling police, officials say.

Key points:

• John Sisk worked for a car dealership and was said to have loved his family
• Mary Sisk was a teacher who said she had "four beautiful children"
• The 14-year-old has been charged with five counts of juvenile murders

The shooting occurred on Monday night, local time, in the town of Elkmont, a spokesman for the Limestone County Sheriff's Office told media.
The spokesman said five people were shot, with three dying at the scene and two later in hospital.

According to a later Limestone County Sheriff's tweet, the alleged weapon was a 9mm pistol which was, "in the home illegally".

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Under Alabama Law, is he too young to be charged?