15-Year-Old Charged with Killing Aunt, Uncle and Uncle’s Mother

Danny Richards, 57, his wife, Sabrina Richards, 54, and his mother, Clara Richards, 74, were fatally shot on Tuesday, Aug. 12

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  • A 15-year-old allegedly shot his aunt, uncle and uncle’s mother on Tuesday, Aug. 12
  • Danny Richards, 57, his wife, Sabrina Richards, 54, and his mother, Clara Richards, 74, all died of gunshot wounds
  • Cunningham is now in custody and faces two counts of first-degree murder, one count of attempted murder and one count of assault with a deadly weapon

A 15-year-old boy was arrested for first-degree murder after he allegedly fatally shot his aunt, uncle and his uncle’s mother inside their Lillington, N.C. home on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

The suspect allegedly shot Danny Richards, 57; his wife, Sabrina Richards, 54; and Danny’s mother, Clara Richards, 74. The suspect was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, one count of attempted murder and one count of assault with a deadly weapon, per WRAL.

The family was celebrating Sabrina’s 54th birthday when the teen allegedly shot at the three adults. Then at 5:18 p.m., authorities received a call from Danny and Sabrina’s 10-year-old nephew…

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