CALIFORNIA — Los Angeles County Sheriff‘s Department Homicide detectives responded to the 17400 block of Prondall Court, Carson, and are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a male adult. The incident occurred shortly before 6:16 PM on Saturday, February 20, 2016.
Detectives have learned that the victim, an 18 year-old man, was in his bedroom when an argument ensued between him and his father. During the argument, a physical confrontation occurred at which time his father produced a firearm. A struggle over the firearm occurred and one round was fired striking the victim.
The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The suspect, the 53 year-old father of the victim, was arrested and booked for murder.
There is no additional information available at this time.
