A teen suspect accused of killing five people and an unborn baby in a shooting at his family’s home in Indianapolis has been charged with murder.
Raymond Childs Jr, 42
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office filed charges against Raymond Childs III, 17, on Thursday morning, according to court records. He is facing six counts of murder, one count of attempted murder and one count of carrying a handgun without a license.
Elijah Childs, 18
Childs III allegedly went on a shooting spree early Sunday morning – killing his mother Kezzie Childs, 42, father Raymond Childs Jr, 42, 18-year-old brother Elijah and 13-year-old sister Rita. Elijah’s girlfriend Kiara Hawkins, 19, was also killed, along with her unborn baby boy. 
Kezzie Childs, 42, (left) and her 13-year-old daughter Rita (right) were also shot and killed
He was identified as the gunman by his younger brother Xavier Childs, who suffered gunshot wounds as he fled from the home, police said. Xavier, 15, remains hospitalized but is expected to recover.
Police previously withheld the suspect’s name due to his age. It was released after the charges were filed in adult court due to the severity of the alleged crimes.
Kiara Hawkins, 19, (pictured) was also killed, along with her unborn baby
Childs III is being held without bond and faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole if convicted.
A probable cause affidavit revealed how Childs III allegedly chased his fleeing brother Xavier down and shot him twice as he begged for his life – narrowly missing his skull.
Xavier, 15, (pictured) remains hospitalized but is expected to recover
The affidavit also states that Childs III shot his parents in their bed, as his father, who had allegedly scolded the teen earlier for breaking curfew, pleaded: ‘I’m sorry Raymond, I love you.’
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears told a news conference that Childs III carried out the shooting with two different firearms – first using a 9MM handgun and then switching to a ‘draco gun’ after the handgun ran out of bullets. Those guns were believed to have been owned by his father. It’s unclear if they were licensed.
Police are pictured at the scene hours later
Childs III fled from the home after the killings and was arrested on Monday at a relative’s home.
He was being held at Marion County Juvenile Detention Center prior to charges being filed. It’s unclear whether he’s been transferred to an adult jail.
The Childs’ home on Adams Street