HUNTERSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2013
Approved: _____________________ Chief of Police

Attempted First Degree Murder

Media Release Number: 130411-01

HUNTERSVILLE, NC: The Huntersville Police Department has charged a 15-year-old juvenile with Attempted First Degree Murder after he attacked a 14-year-old female on the campus of North Mecklenburg High School on April 9, 2013. The suspect has been arrested and is currently being held at a Juvenile Detention Facility. Both the suspect and victim are acquaintances and students at North Mecklenburg High School. The incident is thought to be isolated and Police believe that no other students were in danger at any time. On April 10, 2013 the Huntersville Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO) was made aware of a student on campus that needed medical attention. While first responders were assessing the victim, she stated that she was attacked and someone tried to kill her. Through investigation a suspect was identified, taken into custody and brought to the Huntersville Police Department for questioning. The victim was transported to Presbyterian Hospital and treated for injuries suffered during the attack and interviewed by Detectives. It is reported that the suspect lured the victim to the woods behind the school because he wanted to show her something. The victim was knocked down to the ground; the suspect got on top of her and began strangling her while wearing gloves. The victim struggled with the suspect and pleaded for him not to kill her. At one point the suspect stopped strangling the victim and punched her twice, in the head and face. The suspect then strangled her again to the point she lost consciousness. The victim regained consciousness and pretended like she was dead in an attempt to save her life. Before the suspect left, the victim promised to not tell anyone what occurred because she was in fear for her life and afraid it could happen again. A motive is unclear at this time, but the victim explained that she had been friends with the suspect for about a year, and he had asked her out on a date at the beginning of last month. The victim didnt acknowledge the suspects advances and things were uncomfortable the past month. Anyone with information concerning this crime, or anyone requesting more information, should contact Deputy Chief Kee at 704-464-5400.
The Mission of the Huntersville Police Department, through a Community Policing Partnership, is to improve the quality of life and provide a sense of safety and security in our community, through the delivery of outstanding services with the highest standards of Honor, Professionalism, and Dedication to Duty.