Teen charged with first-degree murder after surrender in killing of 15-year-old

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A 15-year-old boy turned himself in to Baltimore police in connection with the February killing of 15-year-old Tyonna Pierce.

The shooting happened Feb. 15, 2026, in the 2100 block of Druid Hill Avenue. Police said officers were called to a home there at about 2:08 a.m. for a report of a shooting and found a 15-year-old girl with an apparent gunshot wound.

Pierce was taken by medic to a local hospital, where she later died.

Homicide detectives obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect on May 20. Police said the teen surrendered at Juvenile Bookings on Saturday, May 23, without incident.

The suspect has been charged with first-degree murder and is being held.