11-year-old charged with first-degree murder in death of younger brother in Centennial

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (KRDO) -- An 11-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder following the death of his 5-year-old brother at a home in Centennial.

The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday, March 11, that it is investigating the case as a homicide.

Deputies say they responded to a residence in the 5200 block of South Jerico Way around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10.

While investigators have identified everyone involved and say there is no ongoing threat to the community, the investigation into the circumstances of the child's death continues.

Authorities noted that because both the victim and the suspect are minors, the amount of information released regarding the case will be limited.

“Our hearts go out to the family of these two young boys and to everyone in our community who is grieving this loss,” said Sheriff Tyler Brown. “Cases involving the homicide of children are among the most difficult our deputies and investigators face. Our team is fully committed to a thorough investigation, and we will continue working tirelessly to determine exactly what happened. We know tragedies like this impact not only the family, but also classmates, teachers, and neighbors throughout the community. We appreciate the support and patience of the public as our investigators work to gather the facts and pursue justice in this case.”

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