12-year-old boy
Coverage of 12-year-old boy in the Nexus archive.
- Garland police search for hit-and-run driver who injured 12-year-old
Garland police are seeking public help to identify the driver of a white utility work truck. This driver fled after striking and severely injuring a 12-year-old boy on an electric scooter Saturday morning.
- 'Jacob's Law' to be introduced in honor of 12-year-old boy killed by stray bullet outside bodega
A new measure called 'Jacob's Law' would be introduced to increase penalties for child murders. The law is being proposed in honor of a 12-year-old boy who was killed by a stray bullet outside a bodega.
- Ghana: Police Arrest Two Over Viral Video of Minor Driving Articulated Truck
The Ghana Police Service arrested a 12-year-old boy and a 34-year-old man linked to a viral video showing the minor driving an articulated truck on a public road.
- Pictured: Boy, 12, who died falling through roof of derelict barn while playing with friends - as family say they are 'absolutely broken'
A 12-year-old boy died after falling through the roof of a derelict barn while playing with friends. His family described themselves as 'absolutely broken' by the tragedy.
- NYPD says officers seized 16 guns in Bronx after 12-year-old's fatal shooting
NYPD officers seized 16 firearms, including an assault-style rifle, and made 16 gun-related arrests in the Bronx following the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy and injuries to two men at a supermarket and deli on July 25, 2026.
- 12-year-old killed in shooting outside Bronx bodega
A 12-year-old boy was killed and two men were injured in a shooting outside a Bronx bodega. Bodega advocates have offered a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.
- 12-year-old boy shot and killed, 2 men injured in broad daylight in the Bronx
A 12-year-old boy was shot and killed, and two men were injured in a shooting that occurred in the Bronx on Saturday afternoon. Police are currently investigating the incident.
- 12-year-old boy killed and multiple others shot near Bronx deli: police
A 12-year-old boy was fatally shot outside a deli in the Bronx's Mt. Eden neighborhood at around 5 p.m. on Saturday, along with multiple others, according to the NYPD. The incident occurred at 104 Elliot, and officers responded to a report of a shooting.
- 12-year-old killed, two men wounded in NYC shooting
A 12-year-old boy was killed and two men were wounded in a shooting in the Bronx, New York City, on Saturday. The incident involved three victims, with one fatality and two injuries.
- 12-year-old boy killed, 2 injured in Bronx shooting, police say
A 12-year-old boy was killed and two people were injured in a shooting in the Bronx on Saturday, according to police. The incident occurred just before 5 p.m. on Walton Ave. in Mt. Eden.
- 12-year-old shot through apartment wall at North Nashville complex
A 12-year-old boy was shot in the leg at Knollcrest Apartments in North Nashville after gunfire from a fight outside entered his family's apartment. Residents expressed concerns about safety, and police are reviewing surveillance footage to identify those responsible. The boy is recovering at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
- Teacher accused of flogging student to death surrenders to police
A teacher accused of flogging a 12-year-old boy to death in Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, has surrendered to police following a launched manhunt.
- Man killed in Concord crash
A 22-year-old man was killed in a high-speed three-vehicle crash in Concord involving a Buick Lucerne, Nissan Murano, and Dodge Ram. The crash caused the Buick to catch fire, resulting in the man's death, while the Nissan's driver and her 12-year-old grandson sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
- 12-year-old boy dies after collapsing in school in Bengaluru; family gets CCTV camera footage one month later, alleges negligence
A 12-year-old boy died after collapsing at school in Bengaluru. The family received CCTV footage a month later and alleges negligence. The footage shows him informing his teacher he was unwell before collapsing.
- NYC man charged with hate crimes for allegedly whipping 12-year-old boy with belt
A 37-year-old man in New York City was arrested for allegedly whipping a 12-year-old boy with a belt during a hate crime attack at a NYCHA complex. The incident occurred near a playground at the NYCHA Baruch Houses on the Lower East Side.
- Petaluma police pursue 12-year-old riding minibike
A 12-year-old boy was chased by a Petaluma police motorcycle officer after allegedly riding a gas-powered minibike on the Fourth of July. The pursuit resulted in the boy crashing, according to the Petaluma Police Department.
- Two children collapse in long line for NYC pool
Two children collapsed while waiting in a long line for the McCarren Park pool in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on Friday afternoon. A 12-year-old boy became overwhelmed by the heat and passed out, prompting immediate police and FDNY paramedics to respond.
- 12-year-old boy dies after being found in creek, officials say
A 12-year-old boy from Charlotte, North Carolina, was found dead in Wilson Creek, Caldwell County, after being reported missing on June 27. Authorities reported that the boy, who could not swim, was pronounced dead at the scene following a 20-minute search. Officials warned of hazardous conditions in Wilson Creek, including submerged rocks and debris, urging extreme caution for visitors.
- California man arrested after off-leash dogs chase boy into lake where he ultimately drowned
A California man was arrested after his off-leash dogs chased a 12-year-old boy into a lake, where the boy drowned. The man is expected to appear in court Monday.
- Morning 3: Mail worker killed in broad daylight in rural North Carolina -- and other news
A mail worker was killed in rural North Carolina, a former NFL star diagnosed with an incurable disease, and a 12-year-old boy died after being found in Wilson Creek. A major heat wave is expected to impact the Carolinas this week.
- 12-year-old Charlotte boy drowns in Wilson Creek
A 12-year-old boy from Charlotte drowned in Wilson Creek.
- 12-year-old Charlotte boy dies after being found in Wilson Creek, officials say
A 12-year-old boy from Charlotte died after being found in Wilson Creek in Caldwell County. Authorities reported he couldn't swim and was missing for twenty minutes before being located. Wilson Creek's hazardous conditions, including swift currents and submerged obstacles, are highlighted as risks.
- 12-year-old drowns in Wilson Creek
A 12-year-old boy was reported missing in Collettsville, North Carolina, and was found in the water near Wilson Creek.
- Boy, 12, is rushed to hospital after being attacked by bison in Yellowstone National Park
A 12-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after being attacked by a bison in Yellowstone National Park. The incident occurred in the park but no further details about the attack or the boy's condition are provided.
- Boy, 12, saved by older brother after shark attack 60 miles offshore on Bahamas family vacation
A 12-year-old boy was mauled by a shark 60 miles offshore in the Bahamas during a family vacation. His older brother rescued him from the attack.
- Owner of vicious dogs arrested after aggressive pack chased boy to his drowning death at California park
A 68-year-old Antelope Valley man was arrested after his dogs chased a 12-year-old boy, leading to the boy's drowning at a California park. Authorities attribute the chain of events causing the death to the owner's dogs.
- Man wanted in drowning death of boy fleeing vicious dog attack in California
A 68-year-old man from Antelope Valley is wanted in connection with the drowning death of a 12-year-old boy who was fleeing three dogs during an attack. The incident occurred on June 18 at a park in California City, Kern County.
- 12-year-old drowns after being attacked by dogs at the park, police investigate
A 12-year-old boy drowned in a lake after being attacked by two dogs in California City. Emergency officials performed CPR but he later died at the hospital; another child was hospitalized for dog bites. Police have identified the dogs and their owner.
- Tragedy as boy, 12, drowns after jumping into lake in desperate attempt to escape vicious dog attack
A 12-year-old boy drowned in a lake after attempting to escape a vicious dog attack. The incident resulted in a tragic loss of life.
- Horror as boy, 12, drowns after jumping into lake after three vicious dogs hunted him down
A 12-year-old boy drowned in Southern California after jumping into a lake to escape three vicious dogs. His family is mourning the incident.
- Boy, 12, killed after suspect opened fire during brawl near theater district, police say
A 12-year-old boy was killed when a suspect opened fire during a brawl in Nashville's theater district on Sunday night. Police reported the incident occurred in the area.
- 24-year-old apprehended in connection to fatal shooting of 12-year-old boy downtown
A 24-year-old was apprehended in connection to the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy in Downtown Nashville. Detectives confirmed the arrest in the case.
- 12-year-old critically injured in shooting near downtown Nashville, police say
A 12-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting near downtown Nashville on Sunday evening, as reported by the Metro Nashville Police Department.
- Boy 12, charged with attempted murder of Toronto police officer, 2 other boys also charged
A 12-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly striking a Toronto police officer with a stolen vehicle in the city's east end. Two other boys were also charged in the incident.
- It's every parent's worst nightmare - boy, 12, from school in wealthy enclave was on a class trip when it turned into unimaginable tragedy
A 12-year-old boy from a wealthy enclave was on a school class trip when it became a tragic event. The incident represents a devastating outcome for the child and his family.
- Children’s Lemonade Stand Is Robbed in Broad Daylight in Boston
A children's lemonade stand in South Boston was robbed in broad daylight when two boys flashed a gun at an 11-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy operating the stand. Police are searching for the suspects.
- TikTok challenge investigated after 12-year-old choked to death at Yonkers school
A 12-year-old boy died after choking at a Yonkers school, prompting police to investigate whether a dangerous TikTok challenge was involved. The community is mourning his sudden death.
- Spearfisher killed in Australia’s third fatal shark attack in 4 weeks
A 35-year-old spearfisher was killed in Australia's third fatal shark attack in four weeks after being attacked by a suspected 4.5-meter white shark off Michaelmas Island. Previous attacks occurred on May 24 (Great Barrier Reef) and May 16 (near Rottnest Island), with another incident in January involving a 12-year-old boy in Sydney Harbor.
- Russian Drone Strike Kills 75-Year-Old Civilian in Kherson
A Russian drone strike killed a 75-year-old man in Kherson’s Korabelnyi district on Friday. Earlier that day, the same attacks injured a 12-year-old boy and three medical workers in the city.
- Cops hunt Lower East Side bigot who beat boy with belt after anti-LGBTQ+ hate tirade
Hate crimes detectives are investigating an anti-LGBTQ+ attack in which a 12-year-old boy was verbally harassed and struck with a belt by a suspect on the Lower East Side. The incident occurred at Baruch Houses on April 29, with the suspect described as a 45-50-year-old man in black clothing. The NYPD reported a 69.2% increase in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes this year compared to 2025.