PALMDALE – A Hispanic female is in critical condition after a shooting in Palmdale Friday afternoon.
The shooting happened around 12:02 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19, in the 37800 block of Melton Avenue, according to Deputy Grace Medrano of the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.
“The victim was transported to a local hospital where she is in critical condition,” Medrano stated. “There is no additional information available at this time.”
Homicide detectives were at the scene, but were not releasing any details. However, neighbors in the area said the victim was a teenager and she was shot in the head in a drive-by shooting.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).
UPDATE: THREE SUSPECTS DETAINED IN CAR-TO-CAR SHOOTING
Sheriff’s detectives have confirmed that a teenage girl was shot in a car-to-car shooting and that three suspects are currently being detained. According to a statement issued Friday night from the Sheriff’s Information Bureau:
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting of a female juvenile that occurred on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, at [12:02 p.m.]
Deputies from the Palmdale Sheriff Station responded to the 37800 block of Melton Avenue, Palmdale regarding a “gunshot victim” call for service.
Detectives have learned that in the area of 17th Street East and Avenue R, Palmdale, a car-to-car shooting occurred. An occupant of the suspect’s vehicle shot into the victims’ vehicle striking at least two occupants, one being the female juvenile who was sitting in the front passenger’s seat. The victims continued to drive to the 37800 block of Melton Avenue, Palmdale, where Palmdale Sheriff Station deputies contacted the victims.
The female juvenile was transported to a local hospital in extremely critical condition.
The medical condition of any other victims is unknown at this time.
A vehicle believed to be involved in the shooting was stopped by Palmdale Sheriff Station deputies in the area of Palmdale Boulevard and 10th Street East, in the city of Palmdale, several hours after the shooting.
Three occupants of that vehicle are currently being detained by Palmdale Sheriff Station deputies pending an investigation from Homicide Detectives.
There is no additional information at this time.
M says
To the Antelope Valley Times::::
Why isn’t there any update on the girl. I’m sure the community is anxious to know what is going on with her just like me . Like what hospital is she in is she still alive?
Please give us an update
Thank you
ingrid says
Shes still alive but in a stable position.
Cornfield says
Just heard she is alive and in critical condition. It’s an extreme brain trauma.
I believe she has heard the word of God and accepted him into her life with guidance from an angel that has been by her side.
palmdale says
IT WAS THE LAME ASS KIDS FROM ZOG ZONEDOUTGIRLS
????? says
What’s the update on the girl?????
. says
She is my friend and she is still in the hosptial in critical condition
Ashley says
She is a strong beautiful girl I’ve known her for a while now i know she will make it through it pray for her and her family and boyfriend through these hard times it breaks my heart to know this happen to a beautiful young girl but i know she can make it through this
John says
ANTELOPE VALLEY=SEWER!
Dave says
If only that girl had a gun she could’ve prevented being attacked in a drive by shooting….
William says
@Dave
If only cops had guns so they wouldn’t be shot while sitting in their patrol car in New York City or sitting in a restaurant in Las Vegas.
Any more bright ideas, Dave?
subject says
@William This article isn’t about cops in New York or Las Vegas! This young lady is fighting for her life, so please don’t make this political.
William says
@subject
My comment was a reply to Dave’s assertion that being armed would have prevented her from being attacked by a drive by shooting.
My comment wasn’t political, just pointing out that being armed such as the police are doesn’t prevent them from being shot. Does it?
I know. I know. There are exceptions but cops are armed and trained and still they can be shot in public while sitting in a patrol car or eating in a restaurant.
Natalie says
She’s going to make it so be quiet with the negative comments and start supporting her at this time she needs it. What she doesn’t need is some people like you putting her down while the rest of us ( friends and family ) are trying our best to pray and to support her and she will make it she is just in a critical state.
Flo says
I haven’t read of anyone putting her down.
Michael says
You think it’s Just the Antelope Valley? Foolish thinking in my personal opinion.
It’s Everywhere! Someone in this world is getting killed every second of the day from various crimes,accidents and disasters. That would make the entire world a sewer. Again, I Say In My Personal Opinion.
Quigley says
@ Michael….you speak the truth and some people can’t handle the truth! The world we all live in, like it or not?!
Erock1 says
Article says she is in critical condition, article also states that homicide detectives were on scene. That generally means that she is not expected to make it! Arm yourselves folks!
gothere says
Homicide detectives handle attempted homicides too, you know.
Al says
California citizens do not have 2nd amendment rights.
Bundy says
California citizens, for the most part (99.99999%) are also not part of a well regulated militia, they’re just a bunch of trigger happy dumbos like most Americans, who would not be guaranteed any rights to bear arms had the founding fathers known that the NRA and private corporations can lobby millions of dollars to convince representatives to betray this country, had they known that people considered free and innocent men, women and even children could be shot dead when they pose no real threat, and had they known America would develop into an Arena-wrestling bi-partisan circus cult where everyone makes dumb comments such as yours, out of fear of falsified threats developed under decades of senile, devilish republicans who demonize non-White and/or non-Christians to further their own desperate, purposeless religion (that is, they’re psycopaths who hold themselves above God, yet pose happenings in their favor as acts of God). Obviously, you’re definition of the 2nd amendment is any American can have as many of any type of gun wherever they want. Unfortunately, people such as yourself has generally not developed the ability or attention span to read the first little phrase in the 2nd amendment. The poor need guns so they can protect themselves from other starving poor, and the cops need guns to kill a few of the poor and arrest 2 million of them (thats right, 1 out of every 3500 people in the world is imprisoned in America), and then the middle class is convinced that not only do they have the right to a gun, but they also need one. So everyone buys guns , and the fear builds, and people buy more and more, and the NRA and the republicans they buy off get richer and richer, and the intellectually poor such as yourself are so scared, they don’t even bother to read the constitution and know they’re true rights, you just buy into the fear system so much, you don’t even bother to question it or do a little research or critical thinking of your own. you are weak and have latched onto one of the biggest misconceptions of the Reagan-era fear system. The fact is, what kind, how much, and where are all left to the state to decide under the consitution. Peace and gobble gobble, you simple-minded jive turkey.
you need to think critical says
This article is about a girl in critical condition because she was shot. Pray for her health, pray that she will pull through. As far as guns, if the American people did not have their guns, the law abiding citizens will be unarmed and only criminals will have the upper hand. Do YOUR research. Other countries have been hit hard by these laws and when they get robbed for the fifth time and decide to illegally obtain a firearm because they are being violated and police never show up on time, they get arrested for discharging an illegal fire arm to protect their family from criminals who arm armed. The elite can always afford body guards who are armed , therefore the rules don’t apply to them. They have paid help to do their dirty work.
William says
Well, we’ve done it your way for years and the criminals have more guns than ever.
Why is that?
Because the NRA is a lobby for gun manufacturers and they need to sell more and more guns every year so that there will be more guns than people in this country. It’s a growth industry.
Then, it will be real safe.
In fact, well publicized gun killings and mass school shootings are good for business.
And for those who think that concealed carry laws will protect them if they are armed, check out the recent shootings of well-armed policemen, in New York and before that, the couple direct from the Cliven Bundy ranch that assassinated 2 more well-armed cops in a Las Vegas restaurant.
So, where does ‘well-regulated’ fit into the gun lobby’s thinking?
Jason says
Criminals have from the invention of the gun gotten their hands on guns and always will. Its a sad fact of life. Perhaps if the justice system actually had some bite and quit plea bargaining gun crimes down, it might have an effect. Instead lawmakers would rather push more gun laws down the pipe that wont be enforced just the same as the old laws.
Youre right that the NRA is a lobby for gun manufacturers. Most big businesses in this country have a group that lobbies for them, the NRA just happens to be one of the biggest and well known in the country. The only difference is that the products they lobby for are demonized by a certain sector in this country.
And youre right that those officers in NY and NV were shot and killed. They were ambushed and given no chance to defend themselves. The criminals that committed those cowardly acts also took the cowards way and in the NV case, one of the perpetrators was wounded in Walmart by, ready for this, someone with a concealed carry permit who ultimately gave his life protecting himself and others.
Look at how well regulated guns are. Here in California just look at the various laws concerning the buying and owning of guns. Some states are just as strict, some not so much. Some allow Class III weapons, some don’t. The fact still remains you have to be a law abiding citizen without a felony record to legally own a firearm in this country.
One of the saddest parts about the whole gun control issue is the amount of fear mongering and lies done by the gun control crowd. There was a PSA just released that advocated the committing of multiple felonies just to get a firearm out of the house. You have Bloomberg and all the groups he funds that aren’t afraid to lie and twist to get their anti gun viewpoint out there. You even had the President and VP use a lie based on a faulty survey multiple times in their talks about gun control.
callitasitis says
Federalism papers. The ten amendments (Bill of rights 12/15/1791) which were added to the constitution are listed in how importation the founding fathers thought they were. Take a read; they are individual rights until the 10th which is a state right from the federal government. Sorry you cannot re-write history but good try.
MOLON LABE says
This has nothing to do with gun control wtf!!!
Sad to hear these tragic stories. Even more so with less than a week before Christmas!! Wtf people. May the people that did this get caught and justice be served!!
Heath says
Why does every keep commenting RIP and so sad she died. The story clearly states she is in critical condition. She ain’t dead yet. learn to read dumbasses
Jay says
She’s dead dude.
A says
She’s not dead she’s in critical condition fighting for her life
Miguel says
If she isn’t dead. Why are homicide detectives investigating???
Bob says
Detective Homicide Division investigates egregious bodily harm cases that are not covered under the Special Victims Division (sexual assault, etc), or Major Crimes (usually threats to life, etc.)
R U Serious?? says
Because an incident like that is considered to be attempted homicide…
M says
Can you please give us an update on her?????
T says
May she rest in peace.
God be with her, her family and friends.
Karma says
Karma!
Marie says
Horrible. How did the shooter get a gun? When we learn that, let’s identify and close that loop hole in our gun safety laws.
barbara says
that’s just a few house,s down from me. this neighborhood is getting really bad , everyone that lives her on this street that has been her for over 40 years are moving out of state, palmdale is not safe any more
X says
I’m sorry, but you’re comment is just dumb. People can obtain guns illegally just as easily as they can drugs or any form of contraband for that matter.
California has enough harsh gun laws as it is.
X2 says
Your rite! I wish she was armed so she could have shot back
youare says
Ummmm, pretty sure dead people cant shoot back, just saying. I think gun laws are counter productive, California and Illinois, two states with the strictest gun laws, have more gun involved crimes than any other states. If you want a better country, vote republican and lets clean up this filth.
Joe says
You better check your statistics, Detroit has the most gun crime and some of the toughest gun laws in the country.
X3 says
^You’re
jinks says
She is not dead she is in critical condition and she is a teen.
rebeca says
no
Tom says
I agree that this is indeed horrible. However, you have no reason to believe the gun used was legally obtained. In my experience the gun laws don’t have loopholes that criminals can exploit, they have more hassles for law abiding citizens trying to exercise their constitutionally guaranteed rights
Amber says
That should be easy to identify. Most drive by shootings happen with legal registered guns, right? Doubtful.
Mhmmmm says
are you kidding me!!! Your not that dumb right!? This is not a gun control issue! Let these [removed] bags come shoot at me at my house! I’ll shoot bag better with bigger guns! And you want to try to take that right away from me!!! Your nuts! Taking guns out of law abiding citizens will only make it easier for scum bags to prey on us! Moron
Tonyb says
Marie, Crooks don’t obey gun laws. I trying to be nice but exactly how do you propose we prevent guns from getting to the crooks?
Duhh... err. says
Stealing a gun from a house you just burglarize is not a loophole its a crime… Stealing is already a crime, Burglary is a crime, taking a handgun from a house you just burglarize are criminal offenses, A person who is a felon or a has felony conviction in his record and found in possession of a firearm is already a crime, a convicted felon who is trying to buy a firearm and going through NICS (FBI-National Instant Criminal Background Check System) BATFE Form 4473 is a criminal offense, in which the FFL (Federal Firearms License) holder or the gun store selling the gun is mandated by the BATFE (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) to report the convicted felon from trying to buy a firearm.