10-year-old boy stabbed to death in Westmoreland County; 13-year-old charged with murder

DONEGAL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A 10-year-old boy is dead and a 13-year-old is facing murder charges after a stabbing in Westmoreland County.

James Campbell, 13, has been charged with criminal homicide and first-degree murder. He is being charged as an adult.

The stabbing happened Thursday morning inside a home in the 400 block of Donegal Lake Road in Donegal Township.

Thursday evening, the victim was identified as Hunter Meyers, 10. He died about three weeks before his 11th birthday.

The stabbing happened Thursday morning inside a home in the 400 block of Donegal Lake Road in Donegal Township.

Police said the victim was sleeping over at Campbell’s house. Someone later called 911 around 6 a.m. when they found the victim dead with a knife beside him. Investigators said that Campbell had blood on his pants and feet.

Campbell confessed to police to stabbing the victim in the head several times, according to the complaint.

A motive for the stabbing is still unknown. The Pennsylvania State Police are asking anyone who may have information about what led to the stabbing to contact them.

Police are also urging parents to keep an eye on their kids and talk to them about any issues they may be having. You can contact State Police for resources.

Both Campbell and Hunter attended Agora Cyber Charter School. Channel 11 received the following statement from the school:

“Our hearts go out to the families impacted by this tragic situation, and the Agora Cyber Charter School community extends our deepest sympathies to the victim’s loved ones. Although the school year has not started yet, Agora is making professional trauma support available to any students in need of it.”

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