11-year-old accused of killing dad now faces murder charge

PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — An 11-year-old boy accused of shooting and killing his father now faces a murder charge, according to his court docket.

Prosecutors originally charged Clayton Dietz with homicide, but they withdrew the charge on Tuesday.

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His arraignment is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday at the Perry County Courthouse. He is being charged as an adult…

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