In a tragic incident in Phoenix, Arizona, 14-year-old Darric Appleton lost his life on Monday, March 9, 2020. The young man was at a residence near 43rd Avenue and Baseline Road with a group of other children when the fatal event unfolded. Darric, who was not a resident of the home, was struck by a bullet from a handgun that was being handled by the youths.
Emergency services were called to the scene, and Darric was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he was later pronounced dead. At the time of the shooting, there were no adults present in the house, with the ages of the children ranging from five to seventeen years old.
In the aftermath of the shooting, a 16-year-old male was taken into custody. He was subsequently booked on charges of manslaughter and weapons violations. It was reported that this individual had brought the firearm to the house. The investigation into the tragic death of Darric Appleton continued as authorities worked to piece together the exact circumstances that led to the young teen's untimely death.
