Thirteen-year-old Mauricio Nevarez was shot in Trinity, Alabama, on the evening of October 10, 2022. He was taken to a local hospital and later transferred to Children’s Hospital in Birmingham, where he died of his injuries on October 12, 2022. Local law enforcement opened an investigation; officials have not released a motive or a detailed account of the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Authorities say a juvenile was taken into custody in connection with Mauricio’s death, and the Morgan County District Attorney’s Office decided to charge that juvenile as an adult. The suspect’s name, the precise charges, and any information about the relationship between victim and suspect have not been made public. Few other case details or court updates are available.

If anyone in Trinity knew Mauricio or has information about what happened on October 10, contact local authorities with tips.