Mother of 12-year-old fatally shot in St. Paul calls for his brother's release

The family of a 12-year-old boy fatally shot in St. Paul on Saturday is calling for the release of the boy's brother who was arrested in the case.

Denisha Hill, the mother of Markee Jones, said her son's death was an accident. Hill said Markee was at her mother's house along with his 14-year-old brother and a cousin when he was shot. Police arrested the 14-year-old in connection with the shooting.

"This was an accident, and he is not doing well," Hill said in an interview, referring to her older son. "He was distraught. This was his baby brother."

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