A 13-year-old boy has died after a shooting that took place in Covington on Friday, April 24, according to Capt. Justin Bradbury, a spokesperson for the Covington Police Department.
Capt. Bradbury said the boy passed away Sunday after spending just over a week at UC Medical Center.
On April 24, officers responded to a reported shooting at an apartment in the 100 block of East 11th Street around 11:30 p.m., Bradbury said.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found the 13-year-old with a gunshot wound, police said.
Officers reported that they transported the teenager to UC Medical Center, where he was listed in critical condition.
Capt. Bradbury said that 18-year-old Ryan Cupp, of Independence, turned himself in after police issued a warrant for his arrest.
Covington police are searching for 18-year-old Ryan Cupp, who is a person of interest in connection with a shooting Friday night.(Covington Police Department)
Capt. Bradbury said he faces an assault charge in connection with the shooting of the 13-year-old.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Raven Cioca at 859-292-2234 or Cincinnati/NKY Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.
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