NC - North Carolina teen Jackson Borrello 16, accused of killing 1 sibling, seriously injuring another, Fuquay-Varina, 24 Feb 2026

[Knox]

FUQUAY-VARINA, N.C. -- A 10th grader, who is charged with killing his 12-year-old and seriously assaulting his 9-year-old sibling, has been arraigned.

Police say 16-year-old Jackson Borrello killed his 12-year-old sibling and, according to his arrest warrant, assaulted his 9-year-old sibling with a knife and hammer.

The young victim is at the hospital fighting for their life.

The defendant was arraigned on the murder and assault charges at a hospital Wednesday.

Wake County, North Carolina District Attorney Lorrin Freeman would not say why the arraignment was held outside the Wake County Courthouse.

North Carolina teen accused of killing 1 sibling, seriously injuring another

A North Carolina teen has been accused of killing 1 sibling and seriously injuring another.

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[Knox]

Wake teen charged with murdering sibling played in death metal band

As Jackson Borrello faces accusations of murdering a sibling, a look into his background shows he played in a death metal band with violent and dark themes.

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[Gemmie]

A video talking to neighbors.

Teen due in court after 12-year-old girl killed, 9-year-old boy injured near Fuquay-Varina

A Wake County teen is charged with murdering a 12-year-old and seriously injuring a 9-year-old with a hammer and a knife. Jackson Borrello's scheduled court appearance for Tuesday was postponed until Wednesday.

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