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18-Year-Old Charged in Lure-and-Ambush Killing of Missouri Teen

Prosecutors cite a suspected motive tied to his expected testimony in a 2025 homicide case.

Overview

  • Prosecutors say Miles Young, 15, was lured into a meeting on March 12 in Greene County and was shot after pleading, "I just don’t wanna die."
  • Yefry Archaga, 18, was arrested March 31 after a two‑week search, faces a first-degree murder charge, and is held without bond under a federal immigration hold by ICE.
  • Court documents say a group used two cars to corner Young, and a witness said Archaga wore a black ski mask and used a Glock‑style handgun.
  • Praize King, 18, is charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action, and police say at least one other suspect is a yet‑unidentified juvenile.
  • Investigators say Archaga made a post‑shooting call where he bragged about the killing, and a court appearance is set for April 13 as the case continues.