12-year-old boy charged with murdering dad in western North Carolina

The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed a juvenile is in custody, charged with first-degree murder.

Chief Deputy Shane Hilliard says a fatal shooting happened on Monday night, April 26, 2021, at around 6 p.m. in a home outside of Burnsville.

Investigators say a 12-year-old Yancey County boy has been arrested and charged with shooting and killing his father, later identified as 37-year-old Vernal Kilburn, inside their home.

Chief Deputy Hilliard confirms authorities have recovered a rifle from the home.

Investigators say Kilburn rented the trailer on private land and lived in the home with his son.

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