Charleston, OR – A Charleston community is mourning after a 9-year-old boy died from stab wounds last week at a residence on Cape Arago Highway, according to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said the incident occurred around 5:52 p.m. on September 28, when North Coos 911 Dispatch received reports of a stabbing involving the child and a younger sibling. Emergency crews from the Charleston Fire Department, Bay Cities Ambulance, and Coos Bay Police responded to the scene. Despite life-saving efforts, the boy was pronounced deceased at Bay Area Hospital due to his injuries.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies secured the scene and began an in-depth investigation that continued throughout the week. On October 3, detectives executed a search warrant at the residence of Levi Higgins-Green, 36, in connection with the case. He was arrested and booked into the Coos County Jail on one count of second-degree murder.
Officials expressed gratitude to assisting agencies, including the Eugene Police Department and Bay Area Hospital staff. “We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim during this profoundly difficult time,” the department said in a statement.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities said additional updates will be released as appropriate.
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