1 child dead, 1 in custody following apparent shooting in Duchesne County

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DUCHESNE — The Duchesne County Sheriff's Office says one juvenile is dead following a family fight Sunday in northwest Duchesne County.

According to a news release from the sheriff's office, deputies were called to a report of a fight that included the discharge of a firearm.

As deputies arrived at the scene, one boy was found outside the home. A second boy was discovered inside the home but was pronounced dead at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound.

"There were no other family members inside the home at the time of the incident," the release states.

Deputies took the suspect into custody. The boy was taken to the sheriff's office for questioning before being taken to the Split Mountain Youth Detention Center in Vernal.

"Due to the sensitive nature of the incident, and out of respect for the family, the Duchesne County Sheriff's Office will not be releasing the names of the suspect or the decedent at this time," the release states.

The incident is being investigated as a homicide, according to deputies.

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