Sheriff: 10-year-old killed in Yuba County shooting that stemmed from dispute among families
YUBA COUNTY – An Olivehurst resident is under arrest after a 10-year-old boy was killed in a shooting that appears to have stemmed from a dispute among families, deputies say.
The Yuba County Sheriff's Office says, Sunday night, deputies responded to the 5700 block of Alicia Avenue near Linda and Olivehurst to investigate a report of shots fired.
At the scene, deputies found that a young boy had been shot.
Exactly what led up to the shooting is still under investigation, but the sheriff's office characterizes the situation as a dispute among families.
The boy was first rushed to Adventist Health then Rideout Hospital, but the sheriff's office says he was later pronounced dead.
Deputies have arrested "known gang member" 31-year-old Juan Ortiz in connection to the shooting. He's facing charges of homicide, shooting at an inhabited dwelling, felon in possession of a firearm, and felon in possession of ammunition.
The suspect, in custody: Juan Ortiz, 31, is a known gang member. He has a lengthy criminal history and the home he shot at (and was shot at from) also was known to law enforcement.
— Madisen Keavy (@madisenkeavy) February 7, 2023
There have also been gang related incidents at the home. The 10YO lived here. @CBSSacramento pic.twitter.com/V9hboZU3oO
The victim was a student of Cedar Lane Elementary School in the Marysville Joint Unified School District. District Superintendent Fal Asrani issued a statement that reads:
"Our community is heartbroken over the tragic loss of one of our Cedar Lane students due to a senseless act of violence. We are devastated to lose such a bright and curious student and we will miss his presence in the classroom and on our campus. While we don't have a lot of details we can share at this time, we are extremely saddened by this loss and would like to extend our deepest condolences to the student's family, friends, and loved ones. The loss of a young life is devastating for our entire community. Our district has a Grief Response Team made up of mental health professionals who are trained to help with the needs of students, families, and school personnel at difficult times such as this. We have also increased counseling support available on campus for students today and will provide support as needed throughout the week."
The victim's identity has not been released.