Teen shot to death in Pittsburg

A 15-year-old male was shot and later pronounced dead in Pittsburg on Thursday, Dec. 29. A suspect has been arrested, police said. 

The Pittsburg Police Department responded to the residence located on the 4000 block of Suzanne Drive at 3:04 p.m. after several calls reporting that a subject had been shot. Officers performed first aid until paramedics arrived. The victim was then taken to a local hospital but did not survive his injuries, according to a press release.  

Witnesses were located and interviewed by detectives, who determined that a 15-year-old juvenile was responsible for the incident. The juvenile was arrested and booked on an involuntary manslaughter charge and taken to Juvenile Hall.