The teenager, whose identity will not be released due to his age, was arrested Thursday by Watsonville police investigators less than a block from the Sudden Street shooting
, with fatal wounds. Despite lifesaving efforts, Ayala died at the scene. According to Watsonville police, officers working with the Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Team and Santa Cruz County Auto Theft Reduction and Enforcement Task Force were able to track the suspected shooter to Waters Alley, between Jefferson and Sudden Streets. As officers attempted to arrest the boy, he allegedly tossed a gun, according to a department release.
“The suspect has ties to a local gang and is currently facing several charges, including murder, possession of a firearm, gang enhancements, and probation violation,” a department spokesperson posted to social media. “He has been booked into Juvenile Hall.”
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