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Juvenile charged with additional murder charge after missing teen is presumed dead

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LEXINGTON POLICE
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UPDATE: June 6 at 5 p.m.

A 17-year-old charged in connection to the death of 16-year-old Ali Haider Naqvi has also been charged with the murder of 15-year-old Aoun Ismail Basboos.

According to Lexington Police, Aoun Basboos has not been located but is presumed dead.

The juvenile remains housed in a juvenile detention center and has been since May 14, police say.

Anyone with information about the location of Basboos is encouraged to contact police; a $2,500 reward for information is being offered by Bluegrass Crime Stoppers.

An investigation by FBI, Fayette County Coroner's Office, and the Commonwealth Attorney's Office lead to "adequate probable cause was determined to charge for the murder of Aoun Basboos."

ORIGINAL STORY:

A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in connection with the death of 16-year-old Ali Haider Naqvi, who had previously been reported missing and endangered, according to the Lexington Police Department.

Police say the 17-year-old was previously charged with tampering with physical evidence on May 15 in the same case.

The teenage suspect is currently being held at a juvenile detention center, where they have been since May 14.

Detectives are continuing to search for 15-year-old Aoun Ismail Basboos, who has also been reported missing and is connected with the case.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or the Lexington Police Department at 859-258-3600.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling 859-253-2020 or online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com.