12-year-old
Coverage of 12-year-old in the Nexus archive.
- Police arrest woman filmed assaulting 12-year-old with knife
Police have arrested a woman who was filmed attacking a 12-year-old child with a knife. She is expected to face charges of attempted murder.
- An Oklahoma child lost most of their hand to a firework this week. Here’s how to keep your kids safe this July 4
A 12-year-old in Oklahoma lost most of their hand after a firework exploded while they were holding it. Statistics show nearly 2,000 children in the U.S. are treated for fireworks-related injuries annually, with sparklers and blast injuries being common causes. Safety recommendations include avoiding sparklers for young children, using water sources nearby, and opting for alternatives like glow sticks or movie nights.
- 12-year-old injured by bison in Yellowstone National Park
A 12-year-old was injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park. The incident is under investigation.
- 12-year-old hospitalized after being injured by bison in Yellowstone National Park
A 12-year-old was hospitalized after being injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park. This incident marks the first reported bison attack in Yellowstone in 2026.
- 12-year-old drowns in Wilson Creek in Caldwell County
A 12-year-old drowned in Wilson Creek in Caldwell County around 4 p.m. Saturday near Craig Creek Road and Brown Mountain Beach Road. Caldwell County had previously warned against swimming in parts of the creek, and the incident has raised questions about whether the child was swimming at the time.
- 12-year-old injured by bison in Yellowstone National Park
A 12-year-old was injured by a bison at Yellowstone National Park near Mud Volcano, just north of Fishing Bridge, on June 26 around 9:15 a.m. The child was hospitalized, but their condition remains undisclosed.
- 12-year-old shot during a fight in downtown Nashville
A 12-year-old was shot in the head during a fight in downtown Nashville's Union Avenue around 7:30 p.m. Sunday. He was hospitalized with unknown condition; others involved were detained, and police are searching for the gunman.
- Investigation underway after 12-year-old shot in the head in downtown Nashville
A 12-year-old was shot in the head during a fight between a group of teens in downtown Nashville on Sunday night. The incident occurred on Union Street, and the child is in 'extremely critical condition' at Vanderbilt. Metro Nashville Police are investigating and have interviewed two individuals not believed to be the shooters.
- 12-year-old describes chaos on stalled Adventureland coaster: 'Snapping, crying, screaming'
A roller coaster malfunction at Adventureland on Long Island left passengers stranded sideways in the air, with a 12-year-old describing the scene as chaotic, involving snapping, crying, and screaming.