The suspect in the death of a 5-year-old boy in Colorado is his 11-year-old brother, local police said Wednesday.
Thursday, March 12, 2026 6:08PMThe suspect in the death of a 5-year-old boy in Colorado is his 11-year-old brother, local police said Wednesday. The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of the boy at a home in Centennial, Colorado .
The sheriff's office said the suspect in the boy's death is his brother, and the case is being investigated as a homicide.The 11-year-old is in custody, police said."Our hearts go out to the family of these two young boys and to everyone in our community who is grieving this loss," Sheriff Tyler Brown said in a statement. "Cases involving the homicide of children are among the most difficult our deputies and investigators face. Our team is fully committed to a thorough investigation, and we will continue working tirelessly to determine exactly what happened. We know tragedies like this impact not only the family, but also classmates, teachers, and neighbors throughout the community. We appreciate the support and patience of the public as our investigators work to gather the facts and pursue justice in this case."
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