A stunning development in a year-old case has brought some long-awaited justice for a family who suffered an irreparable loss.
National City, California (FOX 5/KUSI) – In a dramatic turn of events, an 18-year-old suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy at a party in National City.
The shooting occurred at a large gathering on North Avenue, where five individuals were struck by gunfire, leaving one Young life cut short and others injured.
A thorough investigation led authorities to finally capture the suspect, identified as Carlos Maldonado, who is currently being held on suspicion of murder charges.
According to reports, the events unfolded on the evening of November 15, when a party turned violent as the suspect opened fire, leaving a trail of devastation. Emergency responders rushed to the scene and took four survivors to medical centers, while the victim, Elijah Smith, succumbed to his injuries.
Given the suspect had fled the premises prior to police arrival, authorities were left with a challenging task to pinpoint the perpetrator. Their tireless efforts ultimately led to the suspect’s arrest on November 16, nearly a year after the incident.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to reach out to the National City Police Department’s non-emergency hotline at 619-336-4411 to speak with a detective.
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