Trial delayed for death case waived from juvenile court
The accused, who allegedly shot and killed Andrew Lenahan on Oct. 14, 2022 when she was 17, was waived from juvenile to adult court.
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The accused, who allegedly shot and killed Andrew Lenahan on Oct. 14, 2022 when she was 17, was waived from juvenile to adult court.
"Defendant is ordered to appear at all hearings dates," the judge said. "Failure to appear will result in an arrest warrant being issued."
"The gun fired and struck Andrew, who immediately fell to the ground," the allegations read. "Dakota became hysterical and passed out from the shock."
Recently released court documents in the case of a teen girl charged with shooting and killing Andrew Lenahan, 18, in October in Union Township provide additional details about what reportedly happened that night, a gathering of young people that included alcohol and firearms.
"As I have said from day one this was a tragic accident not a reckless act," defense attorney Ken Elwood said.