A 13-year-old boy was arrested after a shooting in Fontana, California, left an 18-year-old dead and two other teenagers injured Wednesday evening, according to the Fontana Police Department.
Police said officers responded to a shooting at approximately 6:10 p.m. in the 9900 block of Cypress Avenue. When they arrived, they found three male victims, ages 12, 15 and 18, suffering from gunshot wounds.
The 18-year-old victim died at the scene, police said. The two younger victims were transported to a hospital for treatment and were later released.
13-Year-Old Suspect Arrested
According to Fontana police, officers arrested a 13-year-old boy later in connection with the shooting. The juvenile was booked into Juvenile Hall on suspicion of murder.
Authorities have not provided additional details about what led to the shooting. The investigation remains focused on establishing the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Because the suspect is a minor, authorities may limit the information they release as the case proceeds.
Police Ask Public for Information
The Fontana Police Department is asking anyone who may have information about the shooting to contact Detective Samuel Saenz.
People with relevant information can call the detective at 909-854-8106 or email [email protected].
Investigators are encouraging anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist the investigation to contact the department.
This is a developing case. Additional details may be released as the investigation progresses.
