Compton father of 9-year-old shot outside grandfather's house is arrested

The 32-year-old father of a 9-year-old boy who was shot and killed outside of his grandfather's house in Compton on Saturday evening has been arrested, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department announced Monday. 

Detectives identified Nicholas Jones, of Compton, as a suspect, and on Dec. 1 he was arrested for murder and child abuse resulting in death. 

On Saturday, Nov. 30 around 7:30 p.m., deputies from Compton Sheriff's Station responded to the 15000 block of South Haskins Avenue regarding a person shot. The victim was 9-year-old Princeton Jones who was found in the backyard of the residence, suffering from a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services issued the following statement, "While we understand the public's interest in children from the community who may have received supportive services from DCFS, state law prohibits us from commenting on our possible involvement with families. Confidentiality laws protect children and families from emotional distress and stigmatization while complex family issues are resolved."

Jones was booked at East Los Angeles Sheriff's Station. The investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information available at this time.

This is a developing story.