5-year-old boy
Coverage of 5-year-old boy in the Nexus archive.
- Father of 5-year-old broke down door before killing son in Mecklenburg County, records say
A 31-year-old man in Mecklenburg County allegedly broke into an apartment, entered his 5-year-old son's room, and inflicted fatal injuries before fleeing. The boy died at the hospital, and the father was arrested nearby and charged with first-degree murder.
- 5-year-old boy killed by father in Mecklenburg County, police say
A 5-year-old boy was killed by his father, Jehaaz-Akil Khaliq Echoles, at Pineville Place Apartments in Mecklenburg County. Echoles was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
- Minor in custody after 5-year-old boy shot by stray bullet at Detroit playground
A minor is in custody after a 5-year-old boy was shot by a stray bullet at a Detroit playground. The incident occurred Tuesday night when a teenager allegedly fired shots into the air, striking the child in the arm. The boy received medical treatment and was released, while the investigation continues.
- Florida public official gets away with leaving boy, 5, in car for eight hours after cop didn't bother to turn up to court hearing
A Florida public official left a 5-year-old boy in a car for eight hours, and a police officer failed to attend a related court hearing. The incident highlights neglect and procedural failures in official and law enforcement responsibilities.
- 5-year-old boy recovering after being shot while riding his bike
A 5-year-old boy is recovering after being shot while riding his bike outside his home. His father was supervising him when three shots were heard, and the child fell off the bike at 8:50 a.m.
- 5-year-old boy shot in arm on Detroit’s west side; Chief Todd Bettison says they have a person of interest
A 5-year-old boy was shot in the arm on Detroit’s west side while riding his bicycle outside his home. Police Chief Todd Bettison confirmed a person of interest, described as a 15- to 16-year-old possibly wearing a mask, is under investigation, but no arrests have been made yet.
- Boy, 5, struck by car in Lauderhill suffers minor injuries, cops say
A 5-year-old boy was struck by a sedan in Lauderhill, suffering minor injuries and being hospitalized. The driver remained at the scene, and the incident is under investigation as a regular traffic accident with no criminal wrongdoing indicated.
- Wisconsin teen sentenced to life in brutal slaying of 5-year-old boy found in dumpster
Erik Mendoza, then 15, was sentenced to life in prison for the brutal slaying of a 5-year-old boy found in a dumpster. He is not eligible for release for 50 years.
- 5-year-old dies of common infection after hospital said there was ‘nothing they could do’
A 5-year-old boy in the UK died after being diagnosed with the flu despite exhibiting symptoms such as a sore throat, fever, and red rash. The hospital reportedly stated there was 'nothing they could do' regarding his condition.
- Artemis II crew surprises 5-year-old boy and answers true or false space questions
The Artemis II crew surprised a 5-year-old space enthusiast and answered true/false questions about space phenomena like burping and height changes during a CBS News town hall titled 'Artemis II: A Celebration of Heroes.' The event featured 'CBS Mornings' co-host Gayle King.