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14-Year-Old Arrested For Murder Of Teen Found Dead Near Train Tracks In Fairfield

FAIRFIELD (CBS SF) -- A report of a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a train turned into a juvenile murder case, according to police in Fairfield.

Police received the call around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, instructing officers to go to the railroad tracks behind State Street. There, police found a 14-year-old Fairfield resident who had suffered gunshot wounds to his body. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.

An investigation lead to the arrest of another 14-year-old male, who was booked into Solano County Juvenile Hall on charges of murder and "other weapons-related offenses."

The victim's family has asked that his name not be released.

"Our thoughts are with the victim's family and friends as they grieve his loss," police said in a statement.

Meantime, police said the incident does not appear to be gang-related, and there is no threat to the public. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fairfield Police Investigations Bureau at (707) 428-7600.

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