This interview was recorded at the Henderson County Justice Center on Wednesday, Feb. 2.
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In this week's Sheriff's Report, Sheriff Botie Hillhouse talks exclusively about the case involving an 8-year-old boy being shot and killed this weekend.
Shortly after this interview was recorded, the Sheriff's Office issued a press release announcing the arrest of the victim's 14-year-old brother, who was charged with murder. You can read the press release below.
Saturday, January 29, the Sheriff’s Office received a call at approximately 6:20 p.m. in reference to an eight-year-old child, Zayden Worley, being shot in the head on County Road 2911. Deputies responded to the residence and upon their arrival observed the child on the back porch with subjects attempting life-saving measures.
It was reported that the child was on the back porch when a stray bullet from a wooded area struck the child. Investigators immediately began searching the area and speaking with neighbors. There were three juveniles at the residence alone when the shooting happened.
The child passed away at Children’s Hospital in Dallas. An autopsy was conducted by Southwestern Institute on Forensic Science in Dallas.
A search warrant for the property was issued by Henderson County Judicial District 392nd Judge Scott McKee.
Investigators have continuously worked this case and the physical evidence recovered from the scene and autopsy show the initial report of how this happened is not possible.
Investigators have followed the physical evidence and witness statements and the 14-year-old brother is now in custody for the offense of murder.
The Sheriff’s Office is being assisted in the investigation by the Henderson County Attorney’s Office, Henderson County District Attorney’s Office, Texas Rangers, Texas State Game Wardens, the Children’s Advocacy Center, and Child Protective Services.
Brother arrested in death of 8-year-old