Two 12 and 17 Year Olds Arrested for Triple Homicide Linked to Burglary Ring, as Florida Officials Debate Responsibility for Rising Juvenile Crime
- The victims and suspects, ages 12 to 17, were involved in gang activity and burglaries prior to the murders.
- Three teenagers were found shot dead in Florida in late March, and police have arrested suspects aged 12 and 17 and are searching for a 16-year-old.
- Law enforcement and local officials disagree on whether increasing restrictions or foundational societal changes are needed to curb juvenile crime.
- The arrests come amid a rise in murders committed by minors, sparking debate over accountability and responsibility.
- The suspects confessed to getting the gun used in the murders during a burglary and turning on and shooting their victims for an unknown reason.