A suspect was arrested after a 15-year-old boy was fatally shot in La Habra.
On Feb. 22, La Habra police responded to reports of a shooting on the 700 block of East Lambert Road at around 12:20 a.m.
Arriving officers found the teenager lying on the ground with a gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.
Homicide investigators later identified Michael Sanchez, 44, as a suspect in the teen’s death.
On March 6, Sanchez was taken into custody and charged with murder with a gang enhancement.
The victim’s identity was not released due to his juvenile status. The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.
Anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has information on the case is asked to call Detective K. Angel at 562-383-4334 or the La Habra Police Department at 562-383-4300.
A suspect was arrested after a 15-year-old boy was fatally shot in La Habra. On Feb. 22, La Habra police responded to reports of a shooting on the 700 block of East Lambert Road at around 12:20 a.m. Arriving officers found the teenager lying on the ground with a gunshot wound. He was transported to the […]
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