13-year-old accused of shooting, killing 18-year-old in Pennsylvania days before graduation

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 13-year-old boy is accused of shooting and killing an 18-year-old three days before he graduated from high school.

Zahkee Talib-Davis, 13, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Tyron Perrin, 18, in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, CBS affiliate WHP-TV reported.

The Susquehanna Township Police Department said officers were called to Brookridge Terrace in Harrisburg on Tuesday for a report of a person unresponsive. At the scene, police determined that the person was deceased. The victim was identified as Perrin.

According to court documents obtained by WHP-TV, police found the 18-year-old victim face down in a pool of blood. Investigators said Talib-Davis shot and killed the victim with a 9mm pistol, the television station reported.

WHP-TV spoke to the victim's girlfriend, who said Perrin was scheduled to graduate from Susquehanna Township High School on Friday.

“This is an ongoing criminal investigation,” Susquehanna Township Police Chief Rob Martin told the television station. “Our hearts, our prayers and our thoughts go out to the family. And we will work all night for this lost soul.”

In a statement to WHP-TV, the Susquehanna Tonwhisp School District said, in part:

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of a final year student, a dear member of our school family. Our community is deeply affected by this loss, and our thoughts and condolences are with the student's family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. time.”

The motive for the shooting is unknown at this time.

Anyone with information about the case can call Susquehanna Township Police Sergeant Darryl Brown at 717-909-9242. Police said there was no threat to the public.