The teen charged in the death of a 13-year-old boy in Florence has been denied youthful offender status.

Cameron Phinizee, of Russellville, was indicted for the felony murder of Ryland Calvert, 13. Police said Calvert was shot and killed during a robbery in March 2025.

Phinizee was not the shooter. Investigators said he and Calvert were trying to rob a man at an apartment complex. However, the man shot Calvert in self-defense. The man was never identified or charged. Prosecutors believe Phinizee is legally responsible for the death.

The judge in the case denied Phinizee's application for youthful offender status, according to WAFF .

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