Cochise teen killed fellow burglar, say authorities
By Dale Quinn
arizona daily star
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 10.24.2007
advertisementA Cochise County teen who's facing second-degree-murder charges accidentally shot his friend after they broke into a Hereford home Friday morning, according to information released by the Cochise County Sheriff's Department Tuesday morning.
Nicholas Michael Murphy, 16, remains at the Cochise County jail on a $250,000 bond.
Murphy told detectives during an interview that he and Josh Olson, 16, were in a residence in the 2800 block of Homestead Road in Hereford, which is between Sierra Vista and Bisbee, when they found a shotgun, the release says.
The shotgun accidentally discharged, striking Olson, it says.
Further investigation revealed the two teens had broken into the house.
Murphy was charged as an adult with second-degree murder in connection with his friend's death. He also faces burglary and trespassing charges, according to the release.