Alleged gunman arrested in fatal Highland Park shooting

A suspect who allegedly shot and killed two teenage boys during an argument in Highland Park three months ago has been taken into custody, the Los Angeles Police Department said today.

Alejandro Garcia, 16, and Carlos Hernandez, 15, were gunned down the afternoon of March 13 in the 6100 block of North Figueroa Street. The boys were walking home when they were confronted by a group of gang members, police said. An argument broke out and the two boys were shot, authorities said. They were pronounced dead at local hospitals.

City Councilman Ed Reyes, whose district includes the area, and police officials will release the name of the suspect and further details this afternoon. A $75,000 reward was offered by the City Council in April for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects.

-- Ruben Vives

6100 block of North Figueroa in Highland Park

Comments

[syscom3]

Any more information about the suspect in custody?

Was this gang related?

[Get along gang]

Thats right HP, way to make everyone proud. You stupid kids should go join the army if you want to shoot guns so much and kill innocent people. Parents need to stand up and raise your kids.