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Prosecutor considering charges against gun owner, minor in student's shooting death
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FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Muskegon County Prosecutor's Office expects to consider criminal charges following the shooting death of 14-year-old Rylen Yager, a Fruitport student who was killed Saturday evening.
WATCH: Prosecutor considering charges against gun owner, minor in student's shooting deathProsecutor considering charges against gun owner, minor in student's shooting deathChief Trial Attorney Matt Roberts said the prosecutor's office will review potential charges under Michigan's safe storage laws for the gun owner, as well as possible charges against the minor who possessed the weapon when it discharged.
"The gun was in the hands of a minor at the time it was discharged and tragically, obviously, killed the victim in this case," Roberts said.
According to Michigan State Police, minors had gained access to a gun, and one was in possession of it when Yager was shot.
The timeline for issuing charges will depend on whether any additional investigation is needed once prosecutors receive the investigation results.