– Shooting death Natrona County High School student
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Accident – Death – Obituary News :
In a tragic turn of events, a teenager from Natrona County High School has been arrested on suspicion of killing a fellow student. The suspect, Eavan Castaner, born in 2008, appeared in court where his bond was set at a staggering £1 million. The charges against him include felonious first-degree murder and misdemeanor stalking.
This incident comes just over a month after another teen was arrested for the murder of a minor, highlighting a concerning trend in the community.
Details of the Incident
The events unfolded in the early hours of Tuesday morning when police received a call about a shooting. Upon arriving at the scene, they found the victim, 17-year-old Lenea Brown, lying on Indian Wells Road with a gunshot wound to the head. Despite efforts to save her, Brown was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to the Banner Wyoming Medical Center.
Witnesses at the scene identified Castaner as the perpetrator, leading to his arrest.
Relationship and Stalking
Investigations revealed that Castaner and Brown had been in a relationship for approximately a year before breaking up a month prior to the incident. Castaner admitted to police that he was starting a new relationship but still had feelings for Brown.
Text messages found on Brown’s phone indicated that Castaner had been contacting her, despite her attempts to avoid him. Brown had expressed her concerns to a friend, stating that Castaner was not leaving her alone.
Threats and Confrontation
Prior to the tragic event, Brown had received threatening messages from Castaner, expressing violent intentions towards her. On the night of the incident, Castaner had been at the residence of his new love interest, where he believed he was being challenged to a fight.
Attempts were made by friends to stop Castaner from leaving the residence and escalating the situation, but he was determined to confront Brown.
The Shooting
As Brown and her cousin confronted Castaner, he drew a pistol from his waistband and fired a fatal shot at Brown from close range. The tragic incident unfolded in front of witnesses, leaving Brown fatally wounded.
After the shooting, Castaner fled the scene and sought refuge at a nearby residence. He later surrendered to the authorities and was taken into custody.
Legal Proceedings
Castaner is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing, where the details of the case will be further examined. Alcohol and drug tests have been conducted as part of the investigation.
The community is left in shock and mourning following the loss of a young life in such a tragic manner.
This article was published on May 18, 2024.
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