Teen girl killed in Arcadia home shooting and suspect hospitalized
A teenage girl was shot dead in an Arcadia residence on Thursday before the suspect shot himself in Pasadena, authorities said.
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A teenage girl was shot dead inside a home in Arcadia, California, on Thursday morning. The New York Post reported that the suspect, identified as 20-year-old Paul Anthony Cruz Jr., was later hospitalized in critical condition after shooting himself in Pasadena. [1]
Arcadia police responded to a reported shooting on the 800 block of West Huntington Drive at around 11 a.m. on Thursday. Authorities stated that a caller reported a man inside the residence who had fired a gun. Officers arrived at the scene and found the teenage girl suffering from a gunshot wound. [1]
According to information released by authorities, Cruz allegedly forced his way into the residence and opened fire before fleeing. A witness stated that police arrived about five seconds after seeing the suspect lying face down. [1]
In short
- A teenage girl was shot dead inside an Arcadia home on Thursday morning.
- Police identified the suspect as 20-year-old Paul Anthony Cruz Jr.
- The suspect allegedly forced his way into the residence before fleeing.
- Cruz was hospitalized in critical condition following a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Pasadena.
Sources
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- [1]Teen girl killed in LA home as suspect left critically injured after suicide attemptNew York Post, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Irish police hunt suspects following fatal Waterford arson attack FTMQ News, 7d ago
- [3]Gardaí probe suspected drug debt link in fatal Waterford fire FTMQ News, 8d ago
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