Alabama Teen Charged With Murdering 5 Family Members, Including 6-Month-Old Stepbrother

Photo: LinkedIn; Huntsville City Schools

The alleged shooter’s father, John Sisk, 38, and his stepmother, Mary Sisk, 35, were both killed in Monday’s violence, authorities announced late Tuesday.

The teen has been charged as a juvenile with five counts of murder. Because of his age, police have not disclosed his name.

Limestone County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Stephen Young told reporters Tuesday the boy could end up being tried as an adult, a decision that will be made at some future point.

Police still haven’t established a motive for the killings.

Young confirmed the gun was inside the home “illegally.”

Police say the teen suspect has confessed to the killings.

A Limestone County School District spokeswoman confirmed the teen suspect attended Elkmont High School,releasing a statement to WHNT.

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PEOPLE has tried unsuccessfully to reach the family’s grieving relatives for comment.

source: people.com