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13-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Jackson Shooting

1/18/2026

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Juvenile Charged Murder

A 13-year-old in Jackson, Michigan is charged with first-degree premeditated murder for the January 15, 2026 fatal shooting of a 16-year-old.
The juvenile cannot be charged as an adult, and the case will proceed in Family Court where a judge will set sentencing options.
On January 15, 2026, in Leicester, a 16-year-old was arrested for attempted murder after stabbing a 19-year-old, who is in stable condition.
Police are seeking evidence.

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Teen Arrested Stabbing

A 16-year-old boy was arrested for attempted murder after a stabbing at a kebab shop on Granby Street in Leicester on January 15, 2026.
The victim, a 19-year-old man, was hospitalized and is now stable.
Police are investigating and seeking information from the public, including any video footage.
The kebab shop temporarily closed during the investigation but has since reopened, emphasizing safety for staff and customers.

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Juvenile Charged Murder

A 13-year-old in Jackson, Michigan is charged with first-degree premeditated murder for the January 15, 2026 fatal shooting of a 16-year-old.
The juvenile cannot be charged as an adult, and the case will proceed in Family Court where a judge will set sentencing options.
On January 15, 2026, in Leicester, a 16-year-old was arrested for attempted murder after stabbing a 19-year-old, who is in stable condition.
Police are seeking evidence.

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