UPDATE: Family members have identified the victim in Sunday night’s fatal shooting in Newton as 14-year-old Madison Parrott of Hesston. Newton police continue to investigate the shooting and there has been no indication of a motive.
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Newton police report a juvenile suspect is in custody for the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old Hesston girl.
According to police, a 16-year-old male arrived at a home in Newton late Sunday night in the 900 block of South Walnut. A group of teens were hanging out at the home, and witnesses said the 16-year-old was visibly intoxicated and waving a gun around. The teen reportedly pointed the gun at several people in a room before fatally shooting the 14-year-old.
CPR was attempted as others in the home called 911.
The suspect ran from the home and was found Monday morning at his home in Newton.
Because the victim and suspect are juveniles, no names have been made public. An investigation into this shooting is ongoing.
