2-Year-Old Boy Killed While Playing with Brother NR10356rh

Los Angeles: Yesterday evening two brothers were playing inside their residence when the youngest brother was fatally injured.

On July 9, 2010, at around 5:50 p.m., Devonshire area patrol officers responded to a radio call of an “Ambulance Shooting” in the 16700 block of Parthenia Street.  When officers entered the residence they saw a 2-year-old boy suffering from a single gun-shot wound to the upper torso.
 
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and transported the boy to a local hospital where he died from his injury.

Devonshire Homicide Detectives responded and conducted interviews with the involved family members.  It was determined that the victim’s 9-year old brother had accidentally shot his brother while playing with a loaded firearm.  No charges are pending at this time.

Victim’s name is being withheld until next of kin has been notified.

For further information contact Devonshire Homicide Detectives F. Walton or R. Arellano at 818-832-0609.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7.   Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).  Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.