Nov 4, 2009 8:54 pm US/Pacific
Cops Arrest 2 Teens For Honor Student's Murder
LONG BEACH (CBS) ―
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Melody Ross, 16, was killed Friday night after a high school football game.
CBS
Police in Long Beach Wednesday night announced the arrest of two 16-year-old reputed gang members for the shooting death of an honors student last week after a homecoming game at Wilson High.
Melody Ross, an honors student and track athlete, was an innocent bystander as violence erupted after the game, according to authorities.
Two men, 18 and 20, were also wounded in the cross fire but their injuries were not life-threatening. Police Wednesday said the other shooting victims were apparent targets.
Ross, however, the innocent bystander, died at an area hospital.
Police said two 16-year-old gang members were taken into custody about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Neither of the gang members were students of Wilson High, said officials.
One of the alleged shooters if from Bellflower and the other a Long Beach resident, said police.
A spokesperson for Ross's family said the family, while still clearly devestated, was grateful that arrests have been made. They also thanked the Long Beach community for an outpouring of support and comfort.
The police praised the half dozen people who came forward with information.
Police also said this evening that the investigation into the shooting continues.
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