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Cops: 18-Year-Old Charged In Connection With Cobbs Creek Shooting That Killed Teen

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia Police say an 18-year-old has been charged in connection with the murder of a teen boy in Cobbs Creek in July.

Police say 18-year-old Kywayne Hill turned himself into investigators on Wednesday, August 10.

Authorities say Tyhir Barnes, 15, was fatally shot after an argument over a playground basketball game on July 11.

Police say Hill has been charged with murder, attempted murder, criminal conspiracy and related offenses.

A 16-year-old has also been charged in connection with the murder.

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