ASHEBORO, N.C. — The teen accused of killing a Southwestern Randolph student has been charged with first-degree murder on Wednesday, June 5, according to the Asheboro Police Department.
Pedro Ortiz-Perez, 16, was shot on May 3 at North Asheboro Park. Ortiz-Perez fought for his life in a hospital, but he was declared brain dead and died from his injuries on May 14.
On Thursday, May 24, police arrested the mother Denisse Vera-Covarrubias at her home. The father, Alfredo Martinez Ramirez, turned himself in to Randolph County Jail. They've both been charged with felony accessory after the fact. Mom was given a $25,000 secured bond, and dad was given a $30,000 secured bond.
Now, the teen is facing a first-degree murder charge after the Randolph County District Attorney's Office sought upgraded charges. Initially, he faced an attempted murder charge.
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