September 4th 2024.
A tragic incident has shaken the small town of Minden, Louisiana, as an 11-year-old boy has confessed to the police that he fatally shot the former interim mayor and his adult daughter. The authorities were shocked by this admission and immediately took the child into custody on Sunday afternoon.
During a news conference on Tuesday, Police Chief Jared McIver revealed that the victims were 82-year-old Joe Cornelius Sr. and his 31-year-old daughter, Keisha Miles. Cornelius was a well-respected figure in the community, having served as a long-time city councilman and former interim mayor. Minden's current mayor, Nick Cox, expressed his grief and admiration for Cornelius in a statement posted on Facebook.
The young boy, who is said to be a relative of the victims, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and is currently being held on a $755,000 bond. It is still uncertain whether he will be tried as an adult or as a juvenile. The question of legal representation for the child is also being looked into by CNN.
The tragic events unfolded when a family member called 911 after finding the victims with gunshot wounds in their home. The police discovered two weapons on the property, and McIver confirmed that they matched the empty shell casings found at the scene. However, he did not provide any further details on how the child gained access to the weapons.
Initially, the boy told a story that did not make sense to the responding officers. However, after being taken to the police station by a guardian, he eventually confessed to the crime. McIver stated that the motive for the double murder remains unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.
The community of Minden is in shock and mourning over the loss of Mr. Joe, as he was fondly known. The chief described him as a well-known and respected figure, and the city is deeply affected by his passing. Cox also paid tribute to Cornelius' achievements and dedication to the town during the news conference.
Minden, with a population of just over 12,600, is a close-knit community that has been deeply impacted by this tragic event. As they continue to grieve and try to make sense of what happened, the authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and help piece together the puzzle.
In these difficult times, the town is finding solace in the upcoming Paralympic Games Paris 2024, which will be broadcasted live and free on Channel 9, 9Gem, and 9Now. With every event available in 4K on Stan Sport, the community hopes to find some joy and distraction from the recent tragedy.
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