Crime
Man Fatally Shot Outside St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower
Victim was present to watch his 7-year-old son’s youth football game.
A shocking incident occurred on Saturday morning in the parking lot of St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California. A man was fatally shot while sitting in his vehicle, triggering a full-scale investigation.
The shooting took place around 8:20 AM in the 13600 block of Bellflower Boulevard.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the unidentified victim was found inside a white Audi that had been reported stolen in Lynwood.
A woman who was sitting in the passenger seat was unharmed.
The incident unfolded during a Pop Warner football game at the high school stadium adjacent to the parking lot. Soccer matches were also scheduled for the day.
Investigators determined that the victim was there to attend his 8-year-old son’s game, but the child was not with him at the time of the shooting.
Despite the presence of other people in the parking lot, no one else was injured. Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a white sedan that fled southbound on Bellflower Boulevard.
While the driver was not believed to be the shooter, both the driver and passenger are considered persons of interest.
The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from the parking lot.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, especially given its occurrence during a children’s sporting event.
Some soccer games were canceled, but the Pop Warner football games continued, even for the victim’s son.
A coach expressed deep sorrow for the young boy and his family, noting the devastating impact of such a loss.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.