11-Year-Old Charged with Murder

Clayton Dietz, age 11, is facing a murder charge in connection with the shooting death of his father. The charge was added to his criminal docket on Tuesday, replacing a previous criminal homicide charge, though these changes are not yet final.

Court Appearance Scheduled

Dietz is scheduled to appear at the Perry County Courthouse in New Bloomfield on Thursday, February 19, 2026, for a preliminary hearing. His waiver of arraignment is set for 9 a.m., according to court documents.

Details of the Case

The charges stem from a shooting incident that occurred in Perry County on January 13. Dietz is currently being prosecuted as an adult in this case.

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