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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 11, 2013 Approved:
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Chief of Police
HUNTERSVILLE, NC:The Huntersville Police Department has charged
a 15-year-old juvenile with Attempted First DegreeMurder after he
attacked a 14-year-old female on the campus of North Mecklenburg
High School on
April 9, 2013. The suspect has been arrested and is currently
being held at a Juvenile DetentionFacility. Both the suspect and
victim are acquaintances and students at North Mecklenburg
HighSchool. The incident is thought to be isolated and Police
believe that no other students were indanger at any time.
On April 10, 2013 the Huntersville Police Department School
Resource Officer (SRO) was madeaware of a student on campus that
needed medical attention. While first responders wereassessing the
victim, she stated that she was attacked and someone tried to kill
her. Throughinvestigation a suspect was identified, taken into
custody and brought to the Huntersville PoliceDepartment for
questioning. The victim was transported to Presbyterian Hospital
and treated forinjuries suffered during the attack and interviewed
by Detectives.
It is reported that the suspect lured the victim to the woods
behind the school because he wanted to
show her something. The victim was knocked down to the ground;
the suspect got on top of herand began strangling her while wearing
gloves. The victim struggled with the suspect and pleadedfor him
not to kill her. At one point the suspect stopped strangling the
victim and punched hertwice, in the head and face. The suspect then
strangled her again to the point she lostconsciousness. The victim
regained consciousness and pretended like she was dead in an
attemptto save her life. Before the suspect left, the victim
promised to not tell anyone what occurredbecause she was in fear
for her life and afraid it could happen again.
A motive is unclear at this time, but the victim explained that
she had been friends with the suspectfor about a year, and he had
asked her out on a date at the beginning of last month. The
victimdidnt acknowledge the suspects advances and things were
uncomfortable the past month.
Anyone with information concerning this crime, or anyone
requesting more information, shouldcontact Deputy Chief Kee at
704-464-5400.
The Mission of the Huntersville Police Department, through a
Community Policing Partnership, is to improve the quality of
life
and provide a sense of safety and security in our community,
through the delivery of outstanding services with the
higheststandards of Honor, Professionalism, and Dedication to
Duty.
HUNTERSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEDIA RELEASE Attempted First Degree Murder
Media Release Number: 130411-01
