Des Moines Police arrested a 13-year-old boy on Monday in connection with the May 6 shooting death of a Kent man at a Des Moines apartment complex parking lot.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Officers arrested the boy at Pacific Middle School for investigation of first-degree burglary, theft of a firearm and possession of a stolen vehicle, said Sgt. Doug Jenkins, Des Moines Police spokesman.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile he did not actively participate in the homicide he was present when it occurred,\u201d Jenkins said in an email. \u201cHe has also been linked to the burglary in Des Moines where the firearm used in the homicide was stolen. He has also been linked to the stolen car that was used as the getaway vehicle after the homicide occurred.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
No murder charge is expected to be filed against the boy because he did not participate in the commission of the homicide, Jenkins said.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Last week, King County prosecutors charged a 15-year-old boy with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting Carl D. Phelps, 41, once in the chest. Prosecutors also charged the 15-year-old with first-degree burglary, theft of a firearm and possession of a stolen firearm, according to court documents.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
A third teenage boy, age 14, tied to the case faces charges of first-degree burglary, theft of a firearm, possessing a stolen firearm and taking a motor vehicle without permission. All three boys attended Pacific Middle School.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n