A 12-year-old suspect was taken into custody after an alleged shooting Saturday in Kolomotu’a killed an 18-year-old boy from Lapaha.
Deputy Commissioner Tevita Vailea, of Tonga Police said the firearms incident occurred at a residence in Kolomotu’a, Matangi Tonga Online reports.
It said the 18-year-old died from a gunshot wound to his head.
Police investigation continues.
No further details were available this evening.
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