14-year-old facing charges tied to several cases including murder of 15-year-old in Durham
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- A 14-year-old is facing multiple charges in connection with the death of a 15-year-old in Durham, multiple vehicle break-ins, and a police chase that happened in Chapel Hill.
Durham police said the first incident happened on Jan. 11. in the 4800 block of Danube Lane. When officers arrived, they found Aryion Clendenning who had been shot. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
On Tuesday, Feb. 4, investigators obtained a petition for first-degree murder against a 14-year-old in connection with the shooting.
The teenager was also charged with multiple vehicle break-ins in Durham.
Durham Charges
- Felony break/enter a motor vehicle (8 counts)
- Felony break/enter a motor vehicle w/theft (6 counts)
- Financial transaction card theft (8 counts)
- Injury to personal property (5 counts)
- Conspiracy (4 counts)
- Financial Card Fraud (7 counts)
- Misdemeanor conspiracy (2 counts)
- Felony break/enter a motor vehicle w/theft < $1,500
- Larceny of a firearm (2 counts)
- Felony conspiracy
Police said the 14-year-old was also involved in a chase with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol where shots were fired at a trooper in Orange County on Jan. 25.
Chapel Hill Charges
- Attempted First Degree Murder
- Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill
- Assault with a Firearm on a Law Enforcement Officer
- Possession of Stolen Firearm
- Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle
- Possession of a Firearm by a Minor
- Assault by Pointing a Gun
- Discharge a Firearm into a Patrol Vehicle
- Discharge a Firearm in City Limits
- Resist, Delay, Obstruct
- Four (4) counts of Damage to Personal Property
The 14-year-old is being held in secure custody.
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Anyone with any information is asked to call Investigator J. Smith at 919-560-4440 ext. 29365. You can also submit a CrimeStoppers tip online at durhamcrimestoppers.org or call (919) 683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to arrests in felony cases and callers can remain anonymous.
