Eldora teen found dead, 12-year-old taken into custody

A 13-year-old girl was found dead Sunday in Eldora after police responded to a report that a person had been shot, according to the Iowa Department of Public Safety.

Police placed a 12-year-old boy in custody after arriving at the scene.

The Eldora Police Department and the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office responded at 5:27 p.m. Sunday to the 800 block of 12th Street in Eldora for a report of a shooting.

The 13-year-old girl was found dead, according to a news release from the department. The release didn’t explain the boy’s role in the death or what charges he faces. The identities of the two minors have not been released.

The public safety department’s Division of Criminal Investigation was called to assist with the investigation, which is ongoing.

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