12 Year Old Charged in Houston Baby’s Death

HOUSTON (AP) _ Officials in Harris County charged a 12-year-old boy with capital murder in the death of an 11-month-old baby.

The Houston Chronicle reports the 12-year-old charged Tuesday is not eligible to be tried as an adult because of his age. Harris County Assistant District Attorney Donna Hawkins said the child faces a maximum sentence of 40 years imprisonment if convicted.

The 11-month-old died March 12 of blunt force trauma to the head. Authorities declined to give any further details.

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