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The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office Holds 53-Year-Old Arkete Davis Solely Responsible for 10-Year-Old’s Death

In a tragic incident in Sacramento County, California, a 10-year-old boy was shot and killed by his friend after a bike race. However, the victim’s family has revealed that the child accused of the shooting will not face charges. The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office has stated that the sole criminal liability and responsibility for the death of the 10-year-old lies with 53-year-old Arkete Davis.

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office did not directly respond to ABC10’s inquiry about the child’s charges. However, in a statement, they acknowledged that Arkete Davis holds complete responsibility for the child’s death. The statement read, “Based on the facts currently known, the sole criminal liability and responsibility for the child’s death lays exclusively with this Defendant.”

As the case is still pending, the Sacramento District Attorney’s Office refrained from making any further comments, citing their ethical obligation. Additionally, they highlighted that juvenile matters are confidential under California law.

The 10-year-old suspected shooter remains unidentified, while the victim has been identified as 10-year-old Keith Frierson, according to both the family and the coroner’s office.

The incident took place on December 30 along the 4700 block of Greenholme Drive, resulting in the victim’s death at a nearby hospital.

According to deputies, the 10-year-old suspect went to his father’s car to fetch cigarettes before the shooting. While in the car, the child allegedly discovered a gun that had been reported stolen in 2017. The 10-year-old then boasted to his father, Arkete Davis, about possessing the weapon.

After reportedly shooting the victim once, the 10-year-old fled into a nearby apartment unit. Investigators believe that Davis disposed of the gun by discarding it in a nearby trash can.

Legal experts, including defense attorney Mark Reichel, who is not involved in the case, have highlighted the difficulty for prosecutors in proving that a child intended to commit murder.

Conclusion

The tragic shooting incident involving two 10-year-old boys in Sacramento County has left one child dead and the other not facing charges. The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office has placed the sole criminal liability and responsibility for the death on 53-year-old Arkete Davis. With the case still pending, further details and developments are awaited in this heartbreaking incident.

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