12-Year-Old Willians Ayala Fatally Shot in Santa Clarita in Accidental Discharge

12-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot in Santa Clarita Area

In a tragic incident last month, a 12-year-old boy named Willians Lemus Ayala was found shot to death in the Santa Clarita area. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department revealed on Friday that the shooting was an accidental discharge. It occurred when the victim and another child were playing with a gun.

The incident took place near the intersection of Sand Canyon and Placerita Canyon in Tujunga Canyons on November 6. Two juveniles were manipulating a firearm when it unintentionally discharged, causing grave injury to Ayala. The identity of the other child involved in the incident is being withheld due to their age.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will review the case, and it is yet to be determined whether any charges will be filed. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to call the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.

To provide information anonymously, individuals can contact Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org. Additionally, a GoFundMe page has been set up to support the Ayala family during this difficult time. Donations can be made at gofundme.com/f/eth4z-ayala-family.

This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of gun safety, especially when it comes to children. Accidental gun discharges can have devastating consequences, as seen in this case. It is crucial for parents and guardians to ensure that firearms are securely stored and inaccessible to children. Education and awareness about gun safety can help prevent similar incidents in the future.

The community mourns the loss of young Ayala and hopes that this incident will serve as a wake-up call to promote responsible gun ownership and prevent such tragedies from occurring again.