Tragic Juvenile Incidents Shakes California: 10-Year-Old Faces Alleged Murder Charge, Father and Son Arrested in Sacramento Shooting

In a heartbreaking incident that unfolded on Saturday night, a 10-year-old boy lost his life in a shooting at an apartment complex on the 4700 block of Greenholme Drive in the Foothill Farms area of Sacramento. The incident has led to the arrest of the young shooter and his father, shedding light on a disturbing chain of events.

Around 4:30 p.m. that fateful day, deputies received distressing calls reporting a shooting at the apartment complex. Upon their arrival, they discovered the 10-year-old victim bleeding from his head and neck. Despite immediate CPR efforts by first responders, the child succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to the hospital.

Witnesses on the scene directed deputies to an apartment, where they observed the suspect fleeing. The subsequent investigation led to the detention of a man and multiple juveniles at the apartment complex, unraveling a tragic sequence of events.

Investigators determined that the 10-year-old suspect had gone to his father’s truck to fetch cigarettes. It was during this errand that he seized a gun, reported stolen in 2017, from the vehicle. Shockingly, the young boy proceeded to brag about his father, 53-year-old Arkete Davis, possessing a firearm.

The child then allegedly shot the victim once before fleeing to a nearby apartment. Later, detectives discovered the abandoned gun in a trash can and assumed Davis had disposed of it. The investigation took a grim turn as it was revealed that Davis was legally prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm due to his status as a felon.

The 10-year-old suspected of the shooting now faces a murder charge and has been booked into the Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility. Meanwhile, Davis finds himself behind bars, charged with firearm-related offenses, child endangerment, and accessory after the fact. With a bail set at $500,000, Davis is scheduled to appear in court on January 3.

This tragic incident has left the community grappling with the shock of a young life lost and the unsettling circumstances of the event. The legal proceedings against the 10-year-old highlight the complexities of addressing criminal actions committed by juveniles, prompting discussions on gun safety and parental responsibility.

As the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation, the case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of securing firearms and preventing unauthorized access, especially within households with children.

The broader implications of this incident are likely to contribute to ongoing conversations about gun control measures and the need for increased awareness and education regarding firearm safety.

The court appearance of Davis on January 3 will be closely watched as the legal process unfolds, seeking justice for the tragic loss of a young life.

Last night’s homicide of a ten-year-old boy was tragic and completely avoidable. As more details of the incident come to light, there is definitely a concern about irresponsible parenting and that an ex-felon was illegally in possession of a firearm that led to this young boy’s… pic.twitter.com/diLT2LcZdU

— Jim Cooper (@SheriffJCooper) December 31, 2023