12-Year-Old Charged in Fatal Shooting | Washington DC News

Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

A 12-year-old boy faces serious charges after accidentally shooting and killing a 13-year-old in Northeast D.C. During his court appearance, he claimed the gun discharged while he was showing off his brother’s weapon at home, then panicked and moved the victim’s body outside. The family turned themselves in, initially giving conflicting accounts before settling on the accidental version — which authorities now believe to be true. The victim, Ahmad Mims, was remembered by his grandmother as a kind, playful boy who never sought trouble. The judge ruled the boy a safety risk, ordering him…