SAN FRANCISCO — Three Richmond youngsters — one simply 15 years outdated — have been arrested in reference to a Dec. 31 murder, police introduced Friday.
The youngsters, whose names weren't launched, have been arrested on suspicion of homicide, conspiracy, and theft, in keeping with the San Francisco police division. They’re all boys, aged 17, 15 and 17, in keeping with the police information launch.
The sufferer, 24-year-old Takota Smith, of Oregon, was shot and killed on the 200 block of Cornwall Road round 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 31. He died at an area hospital.
Police decided the suspects shot Smith whereas robbing him of his automotive and 3-month-old pet, Azula. Police served arrests warrants Thursday, and located a couple of firearm, Smith’s automotive, and unspecified “different proof” linking the three to the murder, authorities mentioned.
In the event that they’re charged, the 2 17-year-olds could possibly be tried as adults. The 15-year-old faces a most of 10 years, as state legislation prevents anybody youthful than 16 from being charged as an grownup.
Regardless of the arrests, police say it’s nonetheless an open investigation and are encouraging tipsters to name the SFPD Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or Textual content a Tip to TIP411 and start the textual content message with SFPD.