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Ga. 11-year-old charged with murder in shooting of 13-year-old

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(CBS/AP) ALBANY, Ga. - An 11-year-old has been charged with felony murder in the shooting death of a 13-year-old on Saturday.

According to the Albany Herald, Darius Wallace was shot in the abdomen with a small caliber handgun. On Monday, a judge determined that there was probable cause to hold two young people, ages 11 and 15, in the shooting.

The 11-year-old, who authorities believe was the shooter, is charged with felony murder and evidence tampering, and the 15-year-old is charged with possession of a firearm and evidence tampering.

Both are being held in a youth detention center. Authorities say more charges are possible as the investigation continues.

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