PA - Kain Heiland, 12, fatally shot in the back, Nolan Grove, 13, charged with 3rd degree murder, York County, 12 May 2023

[GuyfromCanada]

Nolan Grove

Kain Heiland

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A 13-year-old boy has been charged with third-degree murder in the death of 12-year-old Kain Heiland.

Nolan Grove fatally shot Heiland in the back on April 1, 2023, police said on Friday.

Pennsylvania State Police troopers received a call around 8:27 p.m. on April 1, 2023 regarding a shooting and reporting a child laying on the ground. The police arrived on scene to 50 1st Avenue, Red Lion, in York County, PA, and identified the child as Kain Heiland.

More at 13-year old charged with felony murder of Kain Heiland

Murder of the third degree is a felony of the first degree (10-20 years in prison).

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www.legis.state.pa.us

 

[borndem]

How awful and unfeeling, IMO, was this killing, allegedly by 13 y/o Grove.
Why, just why?
I wonder if he would have allegedly done it if he had been by himself (no mercy from me -- just wondering).
Another firearm, accessible to a minor. Another death. A 12 year-old boy, gone -- in a split second.
Two families who will never be the same. SMH.

 

[JerseyGirl]

13-year-old charged with killing 12-year-old will stand trial

A preliminary hearing was held Tuesday for Nolan Grove, who is accused of shooting Kain Heiland in April.

www.wgal.com

 

[Stunned]

I just have no words for what’s happening with our young people!

 

[ifindedout]

From May 3, 2024

14-year-old charged with third-degree murder of 12-year-old

Nolan Grove, a 14-year-old, has been charged with third-degree-murder for the death of Kain Heiland. Grove was in court today to decide whether he will be tried

local21news.com

YORK COUNTY, PA. (WHP) — Nolan Grove, a 14-year-old, has been charged with third-degree-murder for the death of Kain Heiland. Grove was in court today to decide whether he will be tried as an adult or a juvenile.

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There was no conclusion in today’s hearing and a second will be held at a later date.

 

[Richrd]

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4 September (Upper) Court Date*

Nolan Donald Grove, M/14 -- Accused of Murder +

Granted Opportunity to Post $50,000 Bail:
York Daily Record:

Nolan Grove, 14, charged with killing a 12-year-old in Red Lion, can be released on bail

The Red Lion teen is charged as an adult with the 2023 killing of Kain Heiland in Red Lion.

www.ydr.com

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https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/Report/CpDocketSheet?docketNumber=CP-67-CR-0003241-2023&dnh=s0bfDo4iq092TUeTiBWnpA%3D%3D

Previously, in (Lower) Magisterial District Judge Court:

https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/Report/MdjDocketSheet?docketNumber=MJ-19301-CR-0000192-2023&dnh=VCTwzraGjSOVOWcx%2BfaTyQ%3D%3D

Pre-Trial Confinement since 5 May 2023

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[borndem]

I just have no words for what’s happening with our young people!

Guns have a lot to do with it, IMHO, but there is certainly more to it than weapons, of course.
Heart-breaking.

 

[Richrd]

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18 September (Upper) Court Date*

Nolan Donald Grove, M/14 -- Accused of Murder +

Pretrial Release after Posting $50,000 Bail:

Nolan Grove, 14, charged with killing a 12-year-old in Red Lion, can be released on bail ​

The Red Lion teen is charged as an adult with the 2023 killing of Kain Heiland in Red Lion.
www.ydr.com

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https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/Report/CpDocketSheet?docketNumber=CP-67-CR-0003241-2023&dnh=s0bfDo4iq092TUeTiBWnpA%3D%3D

Previously, in (Lower) Magisterial District Judge Court:
https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/Report/MdjDocketSheet?docketNumber=MJ-19301-CR-0000192-2023&dnh=VCTwzraGjSOVOWcx%2BfaTyQ%3D%3D



Nolan D. Grove - York County, PA - Google Search

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[Richrd]

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Gag Order Issued

Judge issues gag order in case against teen who shot, killed 12-year-old in Red Lion

A York County judge has issued a gag order in the case against Nolan Grove.

local21news.com

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[Richrd]

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20 November (Upper) Court Date

Nolan Donald Grove, Now age 15 -- Accused of Murder+

After Fifteen(15) Months of Confinement,
Pretrial Release after Posting $50,000 Bail

The Red Lion teen is charged as an adult with the 2023 killing of Kain Heiland.

https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/Report/CpDocketSheet?docketNumber=CP-67-CR-0003241-2023&dnh=s0bfDo4iq092TUeTiBWnpA%3D%3D

Previously, in (Lower) Magisterial District Judge Court:
https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/Report/MdjDocketSheet?docketNumber=MJ-19301-CR-0000192-2023&dnh=VCTwzraGjSOVOWcx%2BfaTyQ%3D%3D

Google Search

Nolan D. Grove - York County, PA - Google Search

EMS = Emergency Medical Services
F1 = Felony-Grade Crime of the 1st Degree
F3 = Felony-Grade Crime of the 2nd Degree
M1 = Misdemeanor-Grade Offense of the 1st Degree
M2 = Misdemeanor-Grade Offense of the 2nd Degree
PSP = Pennsylvania State Police
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[Richrd]

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15 January 2025 (Upper) Court Date

Nolan Donald Grove, Now age 15 -- Accused of Murder+

After Fifteen(15) Months of Confinement,
Pretrial Release after Posting $50,000 Bail

The Red Lion teen is charged as an adult with the 2023 killing of Kain Heiland.

https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/Report/CpDocketSheet?docketNumber=CP-67-CR-0003241-2023&dnh=s0bfDo4iq092TUeTiBWnpA%3D%3D

Previously, in (Lower) Magisterial District Judge Court:
https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/Report/MdjDocketSheet?docketNumber=MJ-19301-CR-0000192-2023&dnh=VCTwzraGjSOVOWcx%2BfaTyQ%3D%3D

Kain Heiland - York, PA - Google Search

Nolan D. Grove - York County, PA - Google Search

EMS = Emergency Medical Services
F1 = Felony-Grade Crime of the 1st Degree
F3 = Felony-Grade Crime of the 2nd Degree
M1 = Misdemeanor-Grade Offense of the 1st Degree
M2 = Misdemeanor-Grade Offense of the 2nd Degree
PSP = Pennsylvania State Police
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[imstilla.grandma]

A request from Grove's attorney however was made to try and allow the teen to leave house arrest so that he could see his dying emotional support dog at the vet during its final moments.

That request was denied by the judge due to Grove's bail restrictions.

It was also revealed that Grove's house arrest monitor device had broken off last month.

Teen charged with murder of Red Lion 12-year-old seeking out-of-town jury

An attorney for Nolan Grove, the now 15-year-old accused of shooting and killing 12-year-old Kain Heiland, is now requesting an out of town jury before his case

local21news.com

 

[tlcya]

I do not for the life of me understand why Grove's father was not charged. The teen clearly had unfettered access to the weapon and was wandering around the neighborhood pointing it at people all evening prior to shooting of the victim. In and out of his house he went over and over and over with that gun. Why was the young teen able to access it and run around with it all evening? I mean I get that his father wasn't at the home that evening but why was he so easily able to get the gun and ammo?

I don't get the decision not to prosecute the parent of this kid.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Alongside the murder conviction, Grove was also found guilty of:

• Felony Firearms Not To Be Carried Without A License.
• Misdemeanor Possession Of A Firearm By A Minor.
• Four counts of Misdemeanor Recklessly Endangering Another Person.

He was found not guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter.

Judge Maria Musti Cook ordered Grove immediately remanded to York County Prison, denying him bail after the verdict was read. A pre-sentence investigation was also ordered, and Grove’s sentencing is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 at 1:30 p.m

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