Two Minors Arrested in Stolen Car Shooting Near Elementary School
Police have taken two minors into custody after a high-speed car chase that ended with the suspects firing shots at an innocent man outside his car. The incident occurred early Monday morning near Iron Horse Elementary School in Oakley, California.
According to authorities, the two suspects were arrested for attempted homicide and other serious charges following a frantic pursuit by police. The men, who are under 18 years old, were allegedly involved in a kidnapping and carjacking that began when they became angry with three people in another vehicle who refused to buy marijuana for them at Cypress Grove Park.
The suspects held the two female victims and one minor girl hostage at gunpoint before forcing them to drive. They eventually spotted their would-be pursuer, a young man who had been following them on foot, and fired shots through his car's windshield. The victim suffered a graze wound to the head and was treated for injuries.
As police closed in on the suspects' vehicle, they led authorities on a wild goose chase across Contra Costa County, including parts of Orinda, where they were eventually apprehended after their car became disabled on Highway 24. Both minors are now being held at juvenile hall on suspicion of attempted homicide and other serious charges.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, but police say it appears to be linked to a dispute over marijuana purchases. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by violent crime and the importance of law enforcement working to prevent such incidents before they escalate into full-blown tragedies.
Police have taken two minors into custody after a high-speed car chase that ended with the suspects firing shots at an innocent man outside his car. The incident occurred early Monday morning near Iron Horse Elementary School in Oakley, California.
According to authorities, the two suspects were arrested for attempted homicide and other serious charges following a frantic pursuit by police. The men, who are under 18 years old, were allegedly involved in a kidnapping and carjacking that began when they became angry with three people in another vehicle who refused to buy marijuana for them at Cypress Grove Park.
The suspects held the two female victims and one minor girl hostage at gunpoint before forcing them to drive. They eventually spotted their would-be pursuer, a young man who had been following them on foot, and fired shots through his car's windshield. The victim suffered a graze wound to the head and was treated for injuries.
As police closed in on the suspects' vehicle, they led authorities on a wild goose chase across Contra Costa County, including parts of Orinda, where they were eventually apprehended after their car became disabled on Highway 24. Both minors are now being held at juvenile hall on suspicion of attempted homicide and other serious charges.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, but police say it appears to be linked to a dispute over marijuana purchases. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by violent crime and the importance of law enforcement working to prevent such incidents before they escalate into full-blown tragedies.
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this crazy story... like, what's wrong with these kids?! 
They're not even out of high school yet and already resorting to violent crime. It's just heartbreaking that a innocent guy had to get grazed by a bullet because of their stupidity 
. And can we talk about how reckless it is for them to be driving around with guns in the first place?! 
I mean, what were they thinking?! The fact that they led cops on a wild goose chase across Contra Costa County just shows how out of control they must have been 
. Anyway, glad no one was seriously hurt, but still... 
This is so sad 
, especially near an elementary school 
! Two young minds lost their freedom already 
... it's just not right 
. The kids involved were just trying to score some weed at the park 
, but things went totally outta hand 
. We need better support systems for our youth 
, like mental health services and job training programs 
. And what about their families? 
? This incident is a harsh reminder of the consequences of violence 
... can't we all just get along 
?!
can't believe they took it out on some innocent people. the fact that there was an elementary school nearby is just crazy... what if one of those kids had gotten shot? 
Their little kids must've been so scared during all that chaos. And it's not just the shooting – the whole kidnapping thing, the carjacking... it's like they think they're above the law or something 
Anyway, I hope these two get some serious help and guidance, 'cause they're definitely in over their heads right now 
. The fact that it was over a dispute about marijuana purchases is just crazy - can't we all just get along? 
I'm not sure if more support or education is needed for these kids, but something needs to change ASAP 
And what about the victims who got caught up in this mess? They're the real victims here, not the ones who pulled the triggers.
It's time for us as a society to come together and find solutions to these problems before more lives are lost 
. I mean, think about it, those three people just didn't want to buy marijuana from them? That's not worth putting themselves or others in harm's way over 
Anyway, it's another reminder that we need to be vigilant and support our law enforcement in keeping us safe 
i'm really glad the cops were able to catch them tho, but can't we just take a step back and think about why this is even happening in the first place? is it lack of resources or something deeper? 
I'm so tired of seeing articles like this posted and people just clicking away without even thinking about what it means for our community. 
I'm not saying that's anyone else's problem, but it's definitely a discussion worth having. Can't we strive for more than just clickbait posts and angry comments? 
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. I remember when I was a kid, we didn't even think about getting caught with weed at school... now it's just a normal part of life for some folks 
anyway, I guess this just goes to show us how serious the issue of juvenile crime is we need more support and help for kids who are going through tough times, so they don't end up making decisions like this 
? That's just too much for anyone, especially kids under 18 who shouldn't have the maturity to handle that kind of situation. The justice system needs to rethink how it handles juvenile crime, because sometimes you gotta make tough decisions that aren't just about rehabilitating a kid but also keeping others safe