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Three Livermore teens and a fourth from Stockton have been arrested after allegedly shooting and throwing a hatchet at two juveniles in Livermore last week while in possession of a stolen vehicle, the Livermore Police Department announced Thursday.
The ensuing vehicle chase through the Central Valley led to the arrest of a fifth teen from Pleasanton, who faces charges for being in the stolen vehicle.
Investigators believe the incident is gang-related, police said.
The five suspects, ranging in age from 15 to 17 years old, are currently in custody at the Alameda County Juvenile Hall.
Those allegedly involved in the shooting face multiple felony charges including possession of a stolen vehicle, willful discharge of a firearm in a grossly negligent manner and assault with a deadly weapon.
The case has been forwarded to the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office for review and suspects may face additional charges in San Joaquin County.
Suspect names have not been released, per LPD norm regarding juvenile arrests.
The incident unfolded at about 3 p.m. on Jan. 28, when LPD responded to reports of a shooting near Chestnut Street and North I Street in Livermore.
Arriving officers learned that a group of juveniles in an Infiniti without license plates had exchanged words with two other juveniles — ages 15 and 16 years old — then chased the two teens on foot over a fence, police said. During the chase, one of the suspects allegedly threw a hatchet at the victims. A confrontation ensued where at least one shot was fired, but no one was struck, police said. The suspects then drove away.
Investigators were able to identify four suspects through witness statements and neighborhood surveillance footage. Warrants were then issued for their arrest.
Later that evening an off-duty officer from LPD identified the suspect vehicle in Livermore and followed it to Tracy, notifying on-duty officers.
With the help of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office helicopter, the vehicle was tracked en route to Stockton. Meanwhile, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol were alerted.
The suspects evaded an attempted traffic stop by the San Joaquin County Sheriff Department, reaching speeds of 140 mph along Interstate 5 near March Lane in Stockton.
The vehicle pursuit continued onto westbound I-205, where deputies disabled the vehicle west of Tracy using spike strips.
The four occupants were apprehended, three of them identified as suspects in the Livermore shooting. The fourth was not charged in the shooting, but faces charges for being in the stolen vehicle.
The other suspect from the Livermore shooting was arrested during an unrelated incident of allegedly disturbing the peace, police said.
“Livermore Police remain committed to ensuring the safety of our community by holding those who engage in violent crime accountable,” LPD spokesperson Azenith Smith said in a statement. “We encourage community members to report suspicious activity and provide information to help keep our neighborhoods safe.”
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident can contact the Police Department’s anonymous tip line at (925) 371-4790.
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