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Centennial Boy, 11, Charged With First-Degree Murder in 5-Year-Old Brother's Death

Officials are limiting disclosures due to the ages of those involved.

Overview

  • Deputies responded to a home on the 5200 block of South Jerico Way around 5:30 p.m. on March 10 and opened a homicide investigation.
  • The 11-year-old suspect is being held at the Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center in Centennial.
  • Investigators say all involved parties have been identified and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
  • The boy’s cause of death remains under investigation, and deputies conducted a grid search behind the home on Wednesday.
  • Prosecutors have not said whether they will seek adult charges, the parents have not been charged, and Timberline Elementary is providing additional mental-health support for students.