CHEYENNE — A 15-year-old was shot and killed early Saturday in Cheyenne, the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office said, and a 13-year-old juvenile was taken into custody in connection with the incident.
Early-morning shooting near West Wallick
The sheriff’s office reported deputies responded at about 2:30 a.m. Saturday to the area near the 400 block of West Wallick. The 15-year-old was pronounced deceased at the scene from what the agency described as an apparent gunshot wound. Law enforcement did not release names or additional case details, citing Wyoming’s juvenile confidentiality statutes.
“The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased,” the agency posted.
The post added that parents and guardians have been notified as required and that the investigation is ongoing. Authorities said the matter will be referred to the Laramie County District Court as appropriate, with further information released only as permitted by court record or order.
Legal and community implications
Under Wyoming law, information about juveniles involved in criminal matters is limited from public release. That restriction covers the identities of both the deceased and the juvenile taken into custody as well as many case-specific details until court processes allow disclosure.
- Law enforcement confirms time and location of call and that a juvenile was pronounced dead.
- A separate juvenile, 13, was taken into custody and will be handled through juvenile court procedures.
- Further records or statements will be released only as permitted by court order or public court records.
The sheriff’s office did not provide details on motive, the firearm involved, or whether additional people were present. The agency’s statement emphasized condolences to the victim’s family and reiterated that the case remains under investigation.
What comes next
Investigators will continue to gather evidence and will refer the case to the Laramie County District Court as juvenile procedures require. Because of statutory protections, the public and media should expect limited immediate disclosures. Any updates will hinge on investigative developments and court rulings that allow for release of records or statements.
Authorities asking for information or tips typically direct them to the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office; the agency’s public post accompanying the announcement is the primary source for confirmed details at this time.
The shooting underscores continuing concerns about youth violence and public safety in Laramie County and raises questions that local courts and law enforcement will address in the days and weeks ahead.
