A 14-year-old Florida boy reported himself to police on Monday after he allegedly shot and killed his parents.
The Clay County Sheriffβs Office received a phone call early that morning from Trevor Lee, who said he had murdered his parents at their home in the community of Middleburg, Florida, according to a news release.
Lee also told dispatchers he was waiting at a nearby church for deputies to take him into custody.
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The Clay County Sheriffβs Office arrested 14-year-old Trevor Lee after he shot and killed his parents in Middleburg. pic.twitter.com/usTVR42JFH
β Clay County Sheriffβs Office, FL (@ccsofl) August 4, 2025
When deputies arrived at the house, they found David Lee, 44, and Brandi Smith, 45, dead in their bedroom with apparent gunshot wounds, according to WTLV-TV in Florida.
They also found several spent bullet casings.
Lee and his parents reportedly had an argument on Sunday night before he allegedly shot them with their own gun.
At the church, deputies picked up Lee without incident and charged him with two counts of second-degree murder.
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The investigation continues, but the Clay County Sheriffβs Office said the incident was a domestic and isolated occurrence, and that no threat exists to the public.
βWe extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and all those impacted by this heartbreaking event. Our thoughts remain with them as they navigate this unimaginable loss,β the release continued.
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Just after midnight today, a 14-year-old boy, Trevor Smith, in Middleburg, FL, called 911 from a church to confess to killing his parents. Deputies found David Lee (44) and Brandi Smith (45) dead from gunshot wounds in their home.
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Lee reportedly turned himself in just after midnight on Monday, police said at a news conference on Monday.
He told the dispatcher he was in the βmiddleβ of the church because he needed to pray, according to WTLV-TV.
14-year-old accused of killing parents in Middleburg, Fla. home asked 911 dispatcher, βPray for meβ | WJXT pic.twitter.com/qntsACdzst
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He also asked the dispatcher to pray for him.
βI will definitely be praying for you, son,β the operator reportedly replied.
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