A 10-year-old boy from Minden, Louisiana, was arrested in connection with the killings of Joe Cornelius Sr., 82, and his daughter, 31-year-old Keisha Miles.
A 10-year-old Louisiana boy was arrested after allegedly telling authorities that he fatally shot a former mayor and his adult daughter over the weekend. Police responded around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday to a home in Minden and found the bodies of former Minden councilman and interim mayor Joe Cornelius Sr., 82, and his daughter, 31-year-old Keisha Miles, inside with multiple gunshot wounds, KSLA-TV reported.
Minden Mayor Nick Cox remembered Cornelius for his service to the community in a post on social media. 'Joe Cornelius’s years of service to Minden were marked by his commitment and dedication to the betterment of our community,' Cox wrote. 'On a personal note, I am grateful for his friendship and the many ways he supported me and others in our city.' Cox asked the public to keep Cornelius’ family in their prayers.
Police are continuing to investigate the incident.
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