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13 Rounds of Gunfire Kill 4-Year-Old Boy in Altadena Drive-By Shooting
News Jul 06, 2016
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Sheriff’s Homicide Detectives Continue to Investigate Circumstances Surrounding a Shooting That Left One Man Injured and a Little Boy Dead
Detectives learned that at approximately 10:30 p.m., on July 5 a drive-by shooting occurred in the 300 block of Figueroa Drive in Altadena. An unknown suspect drove up to the residence and fired rounds toward a residence, striking both victims whom were on the porch.
The adult victim, male-Black, 27, and the boy, male-Hispanic, 4, were transported to a local hospital. Unfortunately, the boy was later pronounced dead.
The adult victim was a family friend visiting the residents and is not related to the child.
The suspect, described only as an adult male-Black, was driving a dark-colored or black car. It is unknown if there are any additional suspects or if this incident was gang related.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
According to a sheriff’s statement, the gunman drove up to a home in the 300 block of Figueroa Drive, just east of the Foothill (210) Freeway, at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening and opened fire. Both of the victims, who were sitting on the porch of the home, were struck, it said.
The victims were discovered by a deputy about 10:50 p.m. said Sheriff’s Deputy Trina Schrader. Both were taken to Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, according to a deputy at the sheriff’s Altadena Station.
The boy, identified as Salvador Esparza III, was later pronounced dead.
The man – who deputies described as a family friend not related to the child – remained hospitalized with injuries.
At least 13 rounds were fired, according to reports from the scene.
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” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
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