Arlington Police released new details Wednesday in the death of 14-year-old Riley Jordan, a Martin High School student who was killed just days before his 15th birthday.
Police said Jordan was found with a gunshot wound inside a home on Sausalito Drive on Feb. 20. Investigators believe a group of friends was playing with a gun when it went off.
Authorities said Wednesday the gun belonged to a relative of 17-year-old Cameron Tantillo. Detectives believe the gun was properly secured in a gun safe and that Tantillo broke into the safe and brought the weapon to Jordan’s house.
Police said Tantillo has since surrendered to police and faces a misdemeanor charge of making a firearm accessible to a child, resulting in death. A bond amount has not been set as of this writing and it’s unclear if Tantillo has obtained an attorney to speak on his behalf.
Police said the gun’s owner has been cooperative in the investigation and will not face charges.
Another juvenile who was in the room has been arrested and charged with manslaughter. Arlington Police said they do not anticipate any further arrests in the case.
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