Teen charged in deadly shooting of 15-year-old Lawrence girl in Olathe

OLATHE, Kan. — A 17-year-old is facing charges in connection to the January deadly shooting of a 15-year-old Lawrence girl in Olathe.

The Johnson County District Attorney charged the male suspect Monday with second-degree murder and juvenile in possession of a firearm.

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The victim, Brianna Higgins was rushed to the hospital with a gunshot wound on the evening of Jan. 19 from an apartment complex near W. 127th and S. Mur Len.

Despite the effort to save her life, she died from the shooting.

The suspect was arrested 10 days after the incident .

FOX4 is not naming the suspect at this time because he is under the age of 18.

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His first court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 12 at 1:45 p.m.

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