Jury finds Hamilton teen guilty on all charges in shooting death of 13-year-old

UPDATE @ 10:32 a.m.

The jury has found Kameron Tunstall guilty on all charges in his murder trial in Butler County Common Pleas Court.

During arguments, prosecutors said Tunstall provided the weapon used by co-defendant Miquan Hubbard in the shooting death of 13-year-old Jaraius Gilbert Jr. in August 2018.

He faced seven charges of murder and felonious assault in the trial.

Tunstall’s sentencing was set for May 28.

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INITIAL REPORT 

The jury in the trial of a Hamilton teen accused in the shooting death of a 13-year-old in August 2018 will continue its deliberations today in Butler County Common Pleas Court.

Kameron Tunstall, 19, who is charged with murder and felonious assault, is accused of conspiring with a co-defendant, Miquan Hubbard, in the fatal shooting of Jaraius Gilbert Jr., a Wilson Middle School student, on the night of Aug. 29, 2018. The estimated 15 shots fired by a 9mm gun also hit Datorion Burns twice, but he recovered from his wounds.

After four days of testimony, the jury heard closing arguments on Thursday afternoon and began deliberations before stopping Thursday evening.

MORE COVERAGE OF THE TRIAL

• Final testimony and closing arguments happen on Thursday

• Reluctant witness testifies about what happened in the shooting

• Witnesses testify about the night a 13-year-old was gunned down

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