(New Kensington, Westmoreland County, Pa.) At a news conference that was held Thursday afternoon by Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli she identified The 9-year-old boy who was found dead in New Kensington, Westmoreland County, on Wednesday morning.
Ziccarelli identified the boy as Azuree Charles and she confirmed there is a person of interest in the case but did not provide any other details.
Azuree’s father, Jean Charles, was arrested on Wednesday by police for charges unrelated to the case and he is currently being held in jail.
Anyone with information is asked to call the New Kensington Police Department at 724-339-7533.