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.
A 7-year-old girl was killed and her mother injured Tuesday night after gunfire was directed into their northwest Atlanta home in what police describe as a drive-by shooting.
The victim has been identified by the Fulton County Medical Examiner as Zoey Price, who had recently celebrated her seventh birthday in December.
Authorities confirmed she is the youngest homicide victim recorded in the City of Atlanta so far in 2026.
According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded shortly after 9:45 p.m. to reports of shots fired at a residence in the 2200 block of Tiger Flowers Drive NW, near the intersection of Joe Louis Drive NW.
During a late-night press conference, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum stated that the shooting appears to have stemmed from an earlier dispute between two individuals. Investigators believe the disagreement occurred approximately 30 minutes before the gunfire erupted.
Chief Schierbaum said the suspect returned to the area and opened fire into the home, where the child and her 44-year-old mother were inside at the time.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found both victims suffering from gunshot wounds. In an effort to save the child’s life, officers transported Zoey Price in the back of a patrol vehicle to a nearby hospital. Despite those efforts, she was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.
Her mother was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment. Authorities have not released details regarding her current condition.
Chief Schierbaum stated that homicide detectives are actively pursuing leads and expressed confidence that investigators have identified the individual responsible.
“We are going to arrest the individual who took a 7-year-old child from this city through senseless gun violence,” Schierbaum said. “You know who you are. If you’re watching this broadcast, turn yourself in. Because we are going to be coming to your home with an arrest warrant and we will take you into custody.”
He further emphasized the department’s commitment to securing justice for the victim and the community.
“We are coming for you. We are going to put you in jail and we are going to bring justice for this community,” the chief added.
The fatal shooting has shaken residents in the northwest Atlanta neighborhood, particularly given the young age of the victim. Investigators continue working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the earlier dispute and the events that led to the gunfire.
No arrests have been announced as of this time. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Atlanta Police Department as the investigation remains ongoing.