An 11-year-old boy, angry at his gaming console being taken away, shot his adoptive father in a sensational case in the US.

Pennsylvania .In a shocking incident, an 11-year-old boy has been accused of shooting his adoptive father to death in the US state of Pennsylvania. The incident has shocked the entire region and sparked debate about the growing violence among minors.

Controversy over gaming consoles

According to police, this incident occurred about a month ago. The accused , Clayton Dietz, was angry with his adoptive father , Douglas Dietz , because he had taken his gaming console as a form of discipline.
It is reported that the child, enraged by this, shot his father using a gun he had kept in the house, killing him instantly.

Weapon found while searching for the key to the safe

The incident occurred in Duncannon , near Harrisburg . The investigation revealed that the boy was initially looking for the keys to a safe to retrieve his console. When the safe opened, he found a pistol, which he allegedly used to commit the crime.

Police arrived on information from neighbors

Hearing the gunshot, bystanders alerted the police. Police arrived at the scene and began investigating the incident and filed a case of culpable homicide against the child.

The case will be tried as an adult

The boy was presented in handcuffs at a local courthouse. Authorities said he was being tried as an adult, which is possible in the US justice system for serious crimes.

Adopted in 2018

According to local media reports, the child’s mother stated that Clayton was not her biological son. The couple had adopted him in 2018 and he had been living with them since then.
After the incident, when the mother asked him what happened, he reportedly said that he had killed his father and that he regretted his actions.