An American teenager from Florida has killed his older sister over a dispute regarding Christmas gifts. The 14-year-old teen went shopping at a store with his mother, his 23-year-old sister, her children, and his brother, who is one year older. The two teenage brothers got into a verbal argument about gift choices and how their mother should spend money so that each could get what they wanted, which led the family to leave the store.
During investigations, the middle brother revealed that his sibling continued to argue with him after they returned home, pulled out a gun, and threatened to shoot him in the head before their uncle intervened to break them apart. The accused left the house and confronted his sister, who was holding her child, and began to scold him for trying to ruin the family gathering for Christmas with his fight with his brother. He then exploded in anger, cursing her before threatening to kill her and her child.
The teenager lost control and shot his sister, who fell injured, prompting his brother to grab a weapon and shoot him to prevent him from continuing the crime. The accused fell injured beside his sister, who had died, while the middle brother fled to hide in a relative's house after disposing of the weapon.
Paramedics transported the injured to the hospital, where the older sister succumbed to her serious injuries, while the killer underwent surgery and his condition stabilized. The police arrested the fleeing brother. Investigators charged the teenager with murder, child abuse, and illegal possession of a firearm, while his brother faces charges of attempted murder and tampering with physical evidence. A police spokesperson revealed that both suspects had previous criminal records for car theft, blaming laws that allow teenagers to carry weapons despite their inability to control their emotions.
