12-year-old boy
Coverage of 12-year-old boy in the Nexus archive.
- NYC man charged with hate crimes for allegedly whipping 12-year-old boy with belt
A 37-year-old man in New York City was arrested for allegedly whipping a 12-year-old boy with a belt during a hate crime attack at a NYCHA complex. The incident occurred near a playground at the NYCHA Baruch Houses on the Lower East Side.
- Petaluma police pursue 12-year-old riding minibike
A 12-year-old boy was chased by a Petaluma police motorcycle officer after allegedly riding a gas-powered minibike on the Fourth of July. The pursuit resulted in the boy crashing, according to the Petaluma Police Department.
- Two children collapse in long line for NYC pool
Two children collapsed while waiting in a long line for the McCarren Park pool in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on Friday afternoon. A 12-year-old boy became overwhelmed by the heat and passed out, prompting immediate police and FDNY paramedics to respond.
- 12-year-old boy dies after being found in creek, officials say
A 12-year-old boy from Charlotte, North Carolina, was found dead in Wilson Creek, Caldwell County, after being reported missing on June 27. Authorities reported that the boy, who could not swim, was pronounced dead at the scene following a 20-minute search. Officials warned of hazardous conditions in Wilson Creek, including submerged rocks and debris, urging extreme caution for visitors.
- California man arrested after off-leash dogs chase boy into lake where he ultimately drowned
A California man was arrested after his off-leash dogs chased a 12-year-old boy into a lake, where the boy drowned. The man is expected to appear in court Monday.
- Morning 3: Mail worker killed in broad daylight in rural North Carolina -- and other news
A mail worker was killed in rural North Carolina, a former NFL star diagnosed with an incurable disease, and a 12-year-old boy died after being found in Wilson Creek. A major heat wave is expected to impact the Carolinas this week.
- 12-year-old Charlotte boy drowns in Wilson Creek
A 12-year-old boy from Charlotte drowned in Wilson Creek.
- 12-year-old Charlotte boy dies after being found in Wilson Creek, officials say
A 12-year-old boy from Charlotte died after being found in Wilson Creek in Caldwell County. Authorities reported he couldn't swim and was missing for twenty minutes before being located. Wilson Creek's hazardous conditions, including swift currents and submerged obstacles, are highlighted as risks.
- 12-year-old drowns in Wilson Creek
A 12-year-old boy was reported missing in Collettsville, North Carolina, and was found in the water near Wilson Creek.
- Boy, 12, is rushed to hospital after being attacked by bison in Yellowstone National Park
A 12-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after being attacked by a bison in Yellowstone National Park. The incident occurred in the park but no further details about the attack or the boy's condition are provided.
- Boy, 12, saved by older brother after shark attack 60 miles offshore on Bahamas family vacation
A 12-year-old boy was mauled by a shark 60 miles offshore in the Bahamas during a family vacation. His older brother rescued him from the attack.
- Owner of vicious dogs arrested after aggressive pack chased boy to his drowning death at California park
A 68-year-old Antelope Valley man was arrested after his dogs chased a 12-year-old boy, leading to the boy's drowning at a California park. Authorities attribute the chain of events causing the death to the owner's dogs.
- Man wanted in drowning death of boy fleeing vicious dog attack in California
A 68-year-old man from Antelope Valley is wanted in connection with the drowning death of a 12-year-old boy who was fleeing three dogs during an attack. The incident occurred on June 18 at a park in California City, Kern County.
- 12-year-old drowns after being attacked by dogs at the park, police investigate
A 12-year-old boy drowned in a lake after being attacked by two dogs in California City. Emergency officials performed CPR but he later died at the hospital; another child was hospitalized for dog bites. Police have identified the dogs and their owner.
- Tragedy as boy, 12, drowns after jumping into lake in desperate attempt to escape vicious dog attack
A 12-year-old boy drowned in a lake after attempting to escape a vicious dog attack. The incident resulted in a tragic loss of life.
- Horror as boy, 12, drowns after jumping into lake after three vicious dogs hunted him down
A 12-year-old boy drowned in Southern California after jumping into a lake to escape three vicious dogs. His family is mourning the incident.
- Boy, 12, killed after suspect opened fire during brawl near theater district, police say
A 12-year-old boy was killed when a suspect opened fire during a brawl in Nashville's theater district on Sunday night. Police reported the incident occurred in the area.
- 24-year-old apprehended in connection to fatal shooting of 12-year-old boy downtown
A 24-year-old was apprehended in connection to the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy in Downtown Nashville. Detectives confirmed the arrest in the case.
- 12-year-old critically injured in shooting near downtown Nashville, police say
A 12-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting near downtown Nashville on Sunday evening, as reported by the Metro Nashville Police Department.
- Boy 12, charged with attempted murder of Toronto police officer, 2 other boys also charged
A 12-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly striking a Toronto police officer with a stolen vehicle in the city's east end. Two other boys were also charged in the incident.
- It's every parent's worst nightmare - boy, 12, from school in wealthy enclave was on a class trip when it turned into unimaginable tragedy
A 12-year-old boy from a wealthy enclave was on a school class trip when it became a tragic event. The incident represents a devastating outcome for the child and his family.
- Children’s Lemonade Stand Is Robbed in Broad Daylight in Boston
A children's lemonade stand in South Boston was robbed in broad daylight when two boys flashed a gun at an 11-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy operating the stand. Police are searching for the suspects.
- TikTok challenge investigated after 12-year-old choked to death at Yonkers school
A 12-year-old boy died after choking at a Yonkers school, prompting police to investigate whether a dangerous TikTok challenge was involved. The community is mourning his sudden death.
- Spearfisher killed in Australia’s third fatal shark attack in 4 weeks
A 35-year-old spearfisher was killed in Australia's third fatal shark attack in four weeks after being attacked by a suspected 4.5-meter white shark off Michaelmas Island. Previous attacks occurred on May 24 (Great Barrier Reef) and May 16 (near Rottnest Island), with another incident in January involving a 12-year-old boy in Sydney Harbor.
- Russian Drone Strike Kills 75-Year-Old Civilian in Kherson
A Russian drone strike killed a 75-year-old man in Kherson’s Korabelnyi district on Friday. Earlier that day, the same attacks injured a 12-year-old boy and three medical workers in the city.
- Cops hunt Lower East Side bigot who beat boy with belt after anti-LGBTQ+ hate tirade
Hate crimes detectives are investigating an anti-LGBTQ+ attack in which a 12-year-old boy was verbally harassed and struck with a belt by a suspect on the Lower East Side. The incident occurred at Baruch Houses on April 29, with the suspect described as a 45-50-year-old man in black clothing. The NYPD reported a 69.2% increase in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes this year compared to 2025.
- Boy, 12, hit with belt in hate crime attack at NYC playground: NYPD
A 12-year-old boy was struck with a belt during an anti-gay hate crime attack at a Manhattan playground on April 29. The incident occurred near Baruch Playground on the Lower East Side, according to the NYPD.
- 12-year-old boy grazed by gunfire in South Chicago, police say
A 12-year-old boy was grazed by gunfire in South Chicago, according to police. Area Two detectives are investigating the incident.
- 12-year-old boy grazed in shoulder during South Chicago shooting
A 12-year-old boy was grazed in the left shoulder during a shooting in South Chicago on Thursday night. He was treated at Comer Children's Hospital and reported to be in good condition, with no arrests made as of the report.
- Body is found in hunt for boy, 12, who got into trouble while swimming with friends - after four other youngsters perished in heatwave tragedies
A body has been found during the search for a 12-year-old boy who encountered difficulties while swimming with friends. This incident follows the deaths of four other children in heatwave-related tragedies.
- Britney Spears told police mom Lynne killed a 12-year-old boy in DUI arrest video
Britney Spears was arrested for a DUI in March 2023 and later accepted a 'wet reckless' plea deal in May. The title incorrectly claims she accused her mother of killing a 12-year-old boy, which is not supported by the provided content.
- Britney Spears told police mom Lynne killed a 12-year-old boy in DUI arrest video
Britney Spears was arrested for a DUI in March and accepted a 'wet reckless' plea in May. A video allegedly shows her claiming her mother, Lynne Spears, killed a 12-year-old boy.
- Fed-up man who attacked boy, 12, for frightening prank on his home is ordered to self-deport to his native NEW ZEALAND
A man attacked a 12-year-old boy for a prank at his home and was ordered to self-deport to New Zealand. The incident highlights tensions over perceived threats to personal property and safety.
- Two boys, aged 12 and 16, are arrested after 'crashing stolen car into taxi'
Two boys, aged 12 and 16, were arrested after crashing a stolen car into a taxi. The incident involved a stolen vehicle and a collision with a taxi, leading to their arrest.