LANCASTER – Authorities are investigating a Friday night shooting that left a 4-year-old boy dead and are being tight-lipped about the two suspects arrested in the alleged road-rage attack in Lancaster.
The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, in the area of Sierra Highway and East Avenue J, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Department’s Information Bureau.
Investigators said a driver cut off the vehicle that contained the boy, his father and his mother and then began following them through surface streets.
“While being pursued by the suspects, the victim driver slowed his vehicle, at which time the suspect driver pulled up along the passenger side of the victim’s car and began shooting. During the incident, a 4-year-old boy, who was seated in the backseat, was struck by gunfire in the upper torso. His father and mother, who were in the vehicle, immediately transported him to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased,” the sheriff’s news release states.
“Investigators immediately began working on the case, and the suspect vehicle was located in the immediate area. A Black male, 29 years of age, along with a White female, 27 years of age, have been arrested for the murder. There are no outstanding suspects, and no other people were injured during the incident,” the sheriff’s news release states.
The sheriff’s department has not identified the suspects, and information on their bail, if any, and their expected court date was not provided. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact sheriff’s homicide detectives at 323-890-5500 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
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Dr. Woo says
Stupid white girl…
Robin says
Why stupid white girl ?
Angry Bird says
Is there some other reason to carry a gun other then to use if you get angry?
Diana says
Ever heard of self-defense, you know, if your life is in danger.
Mark says
That’s not what it says.
Old man says
Progressives responsible for another murder due to their lax laws and myopic views
Manny says
That’s smart! Chase someone that cut you off until he or she starts shooting at you!
Get tough on crime says
That’s not what it says. The shooter cut them off, then the shooter followed them until they slowed down, then the shooter opened fire.
Likely the driver of the family car honked, gestured, and/or yelled something after being cut off, pissing off the shooter. I’m sure many people can relate.
I’ve had it happen up here with the crazy drivers who then retaliate. They’re not the brightest bulbs, and current policy has emboldened them to believe they can do whatever they want and there will be minor or no consequences.
You can’t read LOL says
You illiterate piece of dog [removed] LMAO the victim was being chased please learn to read before commenting idiot HAHAHAHAHA