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(CNN)The suspect in the Kenosha, Wisconsin, fatal shooting is facing multiple homicide charges, court records show.
Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, is accused of a single shooting incident during a night of unrest in Kenosha earlier this week that left two people dead and a third person seriously injured, authorities have said.
Since his arrest on Wednesday, the Antioch, Illinois, teenager had been charged with first-degree intentional homicide, Antioch Police said.
Prosecutors filed more charges against Rittenhouse on Thursday, adding one count of reckless homicide, a count for attempted intentional homicide and two counts of recklessly endangering safety.
Court records show he’s also being charged with possession of a dangerous weapon while under the age of 18, which is a misdemeanor.
Rittenhouse remains in custody of the Lake County Judicial System awaiting extradition to Wisconsin, Antioch police have said.
The teenager is a former member of a youth police cadet program with an affinity for guns, according to police and online profiles.
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Carl Sagan
Article URL : https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/27/us/kenosha-wisconsin-shooting-suspect/index.html