15-Year-Old Boy in Critical Condition After Police Shooting in Los Angeles
A 15-year-old boy is in critical condition after police shot him during a gun fight in Los Angeles on Thursday, authorities confirmed.
Incident Details
The incident took place at about 6:40 p.m. in the area of Hooper Avenue and 92nd Street. Officers on patrol spotted a male suspect spray painting a wall and stopped their vehicle to investigate.
Gunfire Erupts
When the officers stopped, a second suspect appeared and produced a handgun. Police said that suspect, a 15-year-old boy, then opened fire on the officers.
Police Return Fire
The officers then exited their vehicle and returned fire at the teen. He was struck, but managed to get inside an awaiting vehicle being driven by a man, along with the vandalizing suspect, and leave the scene.
Pursuit and Arrests
That led to a pursuit, which eventually ended in Compton, where the vehicle was stopped.
All three suspects were arrested. The driver was identified as 20-year-old Kevin Diaz. The other two suspects, including the boy who was shot, are both 15, and their identities were not revealed.
Seized Evidence
A loaded.45 caliber handgun and a shotgun shell casing were found in the vehicle.
Injuries and Arrests
The wounded boy was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition, police said. The other two were not injured and were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on a police officer.
Conclusion
No officers were injured. The incident is under investigation, and no additional details were immediately made available.
FAQs
Q: What happened during the incident?
A: Police officers spotted a male suspect spray painting a wall and stopped their vehicle to investigate. A second suspect appeared and produced a handgun, opening fire on the officers. The officers returned fire, striking the 15-year-old boy.
Q: What happened after the shooting?
A: The boy was struck and managed to get inside an awaiting vehicle being driven by a man, along with the vandalizing suspect, and leave the scene. The vehicle was pursued and eventually stopped in Compton, where all three suspects were arrested.
Q: What charges are the suspects facing?
A: The two 15-year-old suspects and the 20-year-old driver are facing charges of attempted murder on a police officer. The wounded boy is in critical condition and his charges are pending.