Three teenagers have been charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting in Stockton, authorities said. The suspects, whose names have not been released due to their ages, are accused of killing a man in the city earlier this month.
Stockton police responded to reports of gunfire on the 100 block of East Oak Street on the evening of December 15. Officers found a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives identified the three teens as suspects following an investigation. They were arrested on December 20 and charged with murder. The motive for the killing remains under investigation.
The suspects are being held at a juvenile detention facility pending a court appearance. Police have not disclosed whether they believe the shooting was gang-related.
