Crime
California family tragedy: 5-year-old fatally stabs twin during fight in rural Scotts Valley. Unimaginable grief engulfs the community.
Sheriff's announcement rocks social media. Twin brothers' altercation turns deadly with a small kitchen knife. Community support floods in.
Scotts Valley horror: 5-year-old's tragic act. Kitchen knife turns sibling dispute fatal. Community stunned by the heartbreaking incident.
Deputies respond swiftly. Rushed to the hospital, the victim succumbs. Unthinkable loss leaves the community grappling with grief.
Sheriff's condolences pour in. Shared sorrow grips the community. The tragic incident sparks an outpouring of support for the grieving family.
Investigation unfolds: 5-year-old unknowingly commits the act. No charges filed. The family and community grapple with the profound tragedy.
Penal Code 26 cited. Under-14 presumption explained. State's 2019 policy prevents juvenile justice for children under 12.Β