Missouri teen murder suspect held on immigration detainer, records show
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An 18-year-old murder suspect remains in immigration detention after prosecutors say he helped lure a 15-year-old Missouri boy into a deadly ambush that left the teenager begging for his life.
Yefry Archaga, 18, is charged with first-degree murder in the March 12 death of 15-year-old Miles Young in Greene County.
Jail records show Archaga is being held without bail and is subject to a federal immigration embargo.
The second suspect, 18-year-old Praize King, is also charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the murder.
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Yefry Archaga, 18, is accused of killing a Missouri teenager in an ambush and is being held in an ICE detainee. (Greene County Jail)
According to court documents obtained By the Springfield Daily Citizen The attack was planned in advance.
Prosecutors allege Archaga “plotted and baited a 15-year-old boy into killing him,” luring Young to what he believed was a tryst before ambushing Young. Investigators said the victim believed he was going to meet a girl, but instead walked into a coordinated situation involving multiple people.
Investigators said a teenage suspect captured Young after making him believe he was meeting a girl, despite warnings that it might be a trap.
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Praize King, 18, is charged in the murder of 15-year-old Miles Young in Missouri. (Greene County Jail)
court documents Obtained by KY3 Describe how the group drove around Springfield and discussed the plan before stopping to pick up a second vehicle. They then allegedly used two cars, including a black Mercedes, to track Young’s location and set up an ambush.
When the vehicle stopped, Young ran.
An eyewitness told investigators that Archaga, who allegedly wore a black ski mask and was armed with a “Glock-style” handgun, followed the teen on foot.
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Miles Young, 15, was photographed with family members before he was killed in an ambush in Missouri. (GoFundMe)
“The defendant ambushed the victim, chased the victim on foot, and shot the victim while the victim stated that he wanted to live,” the probable cause affidavit stated, according to the Springfield Daily Citizen. It is said.
Another witness reported Young falling and yelling “I just don’t want to die” and then hearing gunshots.
Young was shot in the chest and was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
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Witnesses told investigators they believed Young was targeted, possibly tied to an earlier dispute. He was expected to testify in a murder trial in 2025, according to documents obtained by the Springfield Daily Citizen.
Authorities allege Archaga fled after the shooting and was arrested in Webb City on March 31 after a two-week search. He is scheduled to appear in court on April 13.
The identity of at least one suspect, believed to be a juvenile, has not been publicly identified.
The murder devastated Young’s family and community.
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Miles Young, 15, with family members in a photo shared after his death. (GoFundMe)
“Miles was a caring, loving, and kind 15-year-old boy who was a light to everyone around him,” his family wrote on a fundraising page. “He was a brother, a son, a grandson and a friend…full of life and always cared about others.”
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“No parent should ever have to live longer and bury their child,” the statement reads.
While the family mourns and says they rely on the community’s support, detectives continue to work to bring justice in the case.
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The investigation is still ongoing.
Fox News Digital reached out to ICE and the U.S. Marshals Service for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
