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13-year-old boy who died after shooting in O’Fallon, Missouri was brother to 8

The boy was shot in the 400 block of Mar-Ton Estates Dr. on May 9. He’s been identified as Owen Fielder, of O’Fallon

O'FALLON, Mo. — A 13-year-old boy has died from his injuries following a shooting that happened in O’Fallon, Missouri over the weekend.

The boy was shot in the 400 block of Mar-Ton Estates Dr. on May 9. He’s been identified as Owen Fielder, of O’Fallon.

According to the O’Fallon Police Department, a 16-year-old boy responsible for the shooting is being held by St. Charles County Juvenile Justice Center with criminal charges being pursued. 

Police said the teens were acquaintances of each other.

Fielder's mother said he was the brother to eight sisters and an uncle to a nephew that he adored. She added that his organs were donated and helped five others. "I know he is proud of that," she said.

The investigation is ongoing.

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