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13-year-old boy dead after shooting in Wilkes-Barre

Officers responded to Midland Court around 5 p.m. Monday.

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Wilkes-Barre police are investigating the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy Monday night in Luzerne County.

Officers responded to Midland Court in the city around 5 p.m. Monday.

According to police, several juveniles were involved in an incident.

The coroner said the 13-year-old victim died at the scene from a gunshot wound to the head. The death is listed as a homicide.

One person was taken into custody.

Police have not released the names of those involved or what charges might be filed.

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