14-Year-Old Arrested For DeKalb County Shooting Death

DeKalb County, AL (WDEF) DeKalb County deputies arrest a 14-year-old boy for the shooting death of a Mount Vernon woman.

Officials say it happened Tuesday afternoon.

Deputies found 38-year-old Kelena Hicks in her mobile home on County Road 99 with a gunshot wound.

Emergency crews took her to the hospital, but she passed away.

Authorities have ordered an autopsy.

The juvenile will remain in custody pending a hearing on his status for trial.