California teenager taken into custody for alleged murder of father at waterfall in US
An individual has been taken into custody on suspicion of committing a homicide against their father close to a waterfall in the United States.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is currently looking into the death of the individual near Stoddard Canyon Falls in California’s San Gabriel Mountains.
Law enforcement officers were called to the scene of an assault with a deadly weapon on Saturday and discovered an individual with injuries to the upper torso.
Unfortunately, the individual was pronounced deceased at the location.
The sheriff’s department reported that a person was observed leaving the scene and subsequently crashed a few miles away.
This individual, identified as the son of the victim and aged 19, was then apprehended on suspicion of murder.
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The sheriff’s department mentioned that prosecutors will review potential charges.
Stoddard Canyon Falls was highlighted by the Los Angeles Times last year as a “hidden gem” after its rise in popularity on TikTok.
The area is known for its waterfalls and swimming spots that attract large crowds on weekends.
