STAFF REPORT

In San Bernardino, a heart-wrenching incident unfolded last month when a 14-year-old boy named Ayden Rodriguez was tragically shot near 13th Street and Acacia Avenue. Officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of a shooting involving juveniles on Wednesday, March 27. Despite being taken to a medical facility, Ayden succumbed to his gunshot wound.

Recently, the San Bernardino police made a significant breakthrough in the case. They executed search warrants and apprehended a 16-year-old suspect on Wednesday, April 10. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, faces allegations of murder. During the search, authorities recovered a firearm that matched evidence found at the shooting scene.

As the investigation continues, the motive behind the shooting remains undisclosed. If you have any information related to this crime, please reach out to Homicide Detective T. Montez at (909) 384-5762 or Homicide Sergeant J. Plummer at (909) 384-5613. Let us hope that justice prevails and that communities can work together to prevent such tragedies in the future.