A 14-year-old California kid was arrested for murdering his parents and seriously hurting his 11-year-old sibling. In a Friday press conference, Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni shared the distressing details.
California Tragedy Unfolds: Boy’s Intruder Story Unravels as Parents Killed and Sister Injured
The tragedy occurred Wednesday in the family’s rural Fresno County home in Miramonte. The small boy told authorities an intruder had attacked his family. Sheriff Zanoni said the boy’s 37-year-old parents, Lue Yang and Se Vang, died in the tragedy.
The boy’s 11-year-old sister had emergency surgery for critical injuries and is likely to recover, but the family is devastated by this tragic incident. Luckily, the 7-year-old brother is safe with relatives.
Detectives found contradictions in the boy’s original report to law enforcement, raising concerns. Further investigation located the attack weapons in the family home, prompting officials to believe the youngster lied about an intruder.
Community in Shock as Investigation Unravels Tragic Family Incident; Motive Unknown
Sheriff Zanoni lamented that two youngsters had their parents taken by their siblings. The motivation for the attack is unknown, but investigators are aggressively seeking leads.
No prior law enforcement contact or violent inclinations are indicated for the boy. Sherriff Zanoni found no mental health or other risk factors for aggressive behavior.
The arrest and revelations have left the community and authorities devastated. The probe will focus on the motives behind this horrific occurrence that has broken a family and shocked a community.