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11-Year-Old to be Tried as Adult in Pennsylvania Shooting

Published February 21, 2026, 12:09
11-Year-Old to be Tried as Adult in Pennsylvania Shooting

An 11-year-old in Pennsylvania has been arrested and will be tried as an adult for the murder of his stepfather, following an argument over a video game console. Clayton Dietz allegedly shot 42-year-old Douglas Dietz in the head while he was sleeping, using a gun he found in a safe. After the incident, the 11-year-old allegedly told his mother that he “killed dad.” The case has sparked outrage and reignited the debate over minors' access to firearms and whether a child of this age can be tried as an adult for such a serious crime. Investigations are ongoing.