A four month old baby was fatally shot on Sunday, Sept. 27, in what authorities are calling a gang related attack. The LA Times has reported that the killing happened about 1 a.m. Sunday in the 14300 block of Kittridge Street as a young couple was preparing to drive home from a friend’s baptismal celebration.
Authorities say that the parents of the child had agreed to give a relative a ride home before driving to their North Hollywood home. The baby was fussy so they pulled over in front of the house to fix a bottle. The father got out of the car to greet nearby acquaintances. That’s when two suspects approached the men and opened fire, shooting six rounds from a shotgun, striking the baby, the relative and a family friend.
The Van Nuys neighborhood is known for gang activity and authorities believe that this shooting was gang related. At the time that the article was published, the two suspects were still at large and authorities were looking for assistance from the public in apprehending the suspects.
This is an especially tragic story. Any loss of life is devastating, but no parent should have to endure the loss of a child. In cases such as these, examining the evidence at the crime scene and investigating the matter fully is always of the utmost importance. A qualified defense attorney will be sure to conduct an independent investigation, making sure that authorities have done their jobs properly and that the suspect they are charging is in fact the perpetrator of the crime.
Whenever children are involved in violent crimes, emotions can run high and authorities can rush to judgment. All individuals are guaranteed a proper defense under the law, and the diligent work of qualified defense attorneys can help guarantee that the state’s prosecutors do not put innocent individuals in jail for crimes they did not commit.
If you have been charged with a violent crime in Los Angeles, contact a skilled Los Angeles violent crimes defense attorney at Wallin & Klarich. With over 30 years of experience defending the rights of those accused of criminal offenses in California, you can be assured that a knowledgeable attorney will defend your rights. Call Wallin & Klarich today at 888-749-0034 for a case evaluation and visit our website at www.wklaw.com for more information.
Source:http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-infant-shot29-2009sep29,0,2137469.story
