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Teen's Murder Sparks Calls for Tougher Border Enforcement

4/12/2026

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Miles Young, a 15-year-old, was killed in Missouri.
Yefry Archaga-Elvir, 18, is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly luring Young into an ambush.
Witnesses reported Young's plea, "I don’t wanna die," before he was shot.
Sen. Eric Schmitt and other Republican leaders call for tougher border enforcement and mass deportations, citing public safety concerns.
Young's family mourns him as compassionate and loving.

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Story summary

Miles Young, a 15-year-old, was killed in Missouri.
Yefry Archaga-Elvir, 18, is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly luring Young into an ambush.
Witnesses reported Young's plea, "I don’t wanna die," before he was shot.
Sen. Eric Schmitt and other Republican leaders call for tougher border enforcement and mass deportations, citing public safety concerns.
Young's family mourns him as compassionate and loving.