Robert Scott Lynn of Buena Vista has been charged with the murder. It happened in the 200 block of Ridge Street. Police say the other boy was also fourteen. They say one of the boys was handling a 22- caliber rifle when he shot his friend in the arm and chest. The injured youth was taken to Wythe County Hospital where he later died.
Police say NO charges are pending.
U-S troops, vehicles, and the first armored division will now cross from Croatia into Bosnia to fulfill peacekeeping assignments. Today Army engineers begin work on a second bridge. He appeared fully recovered from a bout with the flu. Yesterday he appeared at the window of his apartment in St. Peter's Square to lead some 20-thousand in prayer. It was the pontiff's fist public appearance since he had to break off his Christmas Day blessing due to illness.