By Kim Minugh
kminugh@sacbee.com
Two female teenagers and a young man were shot during a drive-by shooting in Del Paso Heights late Tuesday night. And police suspect they might have prevented a retaliatory shooting afterward by arresting four suspects and seizing two guns, according to authorities.
Police were called to the 3200 block of Western Avenue shortly after 11 p.m. after receiving calls of a shooting. There, they found three victims: a 15-year-old female, a 16-year-old female, and a 21-year-old man, said Officer Konrad von Schoech.
None of the injuries were life-threatening, he said.
The three victims had been hanging out in the home's front yard when an unknown car drove by, with at least one occupant firing shots, von Schoech said.
Police have not yet identified a motive for the shooting.
One witness told police a blue Chevrolet Avalanche was seen leaving the area shortly after the shooting, von Schoech said. Officers located the car nearby, and found four young men inside who turned out to be associated with the home where the others were shot, he said.
The car's occupants were out looking for the shooters, von Schoech said.
Inside the car, police found two guns, von Schoech said. All four of the car's occupants - ages 16, 17, 28, and 34 - were arrested on various charges, including attempted assault, possessing a loaded firearm in a public place and conspiracy.
Police have not collected clear suspect descriptions in the drive-by, or a description of the car used, von Schoech said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP.
Call The Bee's Kim Minugh, (916) 321-1038.
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