14-yo killed by man he was carjacking, police say

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    JENNINGS, MO (KMOV) — A 14-year-old was killed by the person he was carjacking Sunday afternoon in Jennings, according to St. Louis County police.

Authorities said 14-year-old Damaurio Thomas and another person were carjacking a 53-year-old man in the 9300 block of Lewis and Clark Road around 3:45 p.m. The reported victim allegedly shot Thomas during the incident.

After attempting to run from the scene, Thomas was taken to the hospital, where he died hours later.

The shooter was taken into custody, police said. He is reportedly cooperating with the investigation.

Weapons were recovered from the man and teen, according to police.

The juvenile’s suspected accomplice has not been found.

The St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons is leading the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call police or CrimeStoppers.

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