A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot adn four others sustained gunshot⁣ wounds during an incident in Lancaster,California,on December 25,2025.‍ The shooting occurred shortly after 1:00 ⁣p.m. in the 1000 block of E. Angela Court, a residential area‍ comprised of single-family homes.

Details of the Incident

According to a statement released ⁤by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to reports of a‍ shooting at the location.Upon arrival,they discovered the 16-year-old victim,who was pronounced⁤ dead ⁤at the scene. ‍

Along with the fatality, a⁣ 17-year-old girl, a 15-year-old boy,⁣ and ⁤two men, ⁤aged 19 and 29, were transported to a local hospital with injuries described as “non-life-threatening.”

Investigation Underway

As of late Thursday, ⁣December 26, 2025, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s ⁣Department indicated they do not anticipate ⁢releasing further updates at ⁤this time. The department’s Homicide Bureau is leading‍ the investigation and is actively seeking data from the public.

How to‍ Report Information

Anyone with⁢ knowledge of the shooting is encouraged to⁢ contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau directly at (323) ⁣890-5500. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling (800)⁣ 222-TIPS (8477). Alternatively, ⁢individuals can utilize the “P3 Tips” mobile request, available on both Google Play and⁣ the Apple App Store,or visit the⁣ Los Angeles County Crime Stoppers website.