Wilkes-barre police vehicle parked outside.
Wilkes-Barre police cruiser-file photo

Police Investigating Death of Juvenile in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, PA – A juvenile was pronounced deceased following an incident in the Midland Court area of Wilkes-Barre.

Wilkes-Barre Police responded to a call on November 13, 2023. Upon arrival, they found several juveniles, including an injured victim. Despite immediate life-saving efforts, the juvenile victim succumbed to their injuries.

The Luzerne County coroner’s office was notified, and the scene was secured for investigation. The Wilkes-Barre Detective Division, Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office, and the Pennsylvania State Police FSU Unit are conducting a joint investigation.

Witnesses and a juvenile suspect were taken to the police headquarters for questioning. The juvenile suspect has been arrested and is awaiting further court proceedings. The investigation into the incident remains active.

Ryan Dickinson

Ryan covers Pennsylvania and Ohio state news and events for Shore News Network. By trade, Ryan is a successful young blogging and content creating entrepreneur who freelances for Shore News Network.