The family of a California teenager who was shot and killed during a house party is urging the suspect to step forward and take responsibility. On Saturday night, San Joaquín agents County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fired on E. Whitehouse Road, east of Stockton. Upon arrival, they discovered a 17-year-old boy with gunshot wounds.
He was transported to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries, authorities said in a news release. Witnesses told detectives the shooting occurred during a large house party, but the exact events leading up to the tragedy remain unclear. Police believe several people were involved in the incident, although no descriptions of the suspects have been released, it reports. Fox8live.
Although authorities have not officially identified the victim, his family confirmed to CBS Sacramento that the teenager was Donyé Teal. According to his father, Vail Teal, Donyé was killed while defending his cousin’s boyfriend, who was being attacked during an argument.
“We are talking about a child. “We’re talking about a pointless argument that he wasn’t involved in,” Vail Teal said. He appealed to the suspect, urging him to take responsibility. “Pay the consequences of your crime and then spend that time improving yourself, figuring out who you are, what led you to this, and what you can do to help the community in the future.”
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the incident and has asked anyone with information to come forward. Detectives hope witnesses will provide details that can bring justice to the Teal family and shed light on the events that led to Donyé’s death.
This tragedy has left a family mourning the loss of a young life and a community searching for answers. As Vail Teal emphasized, the need for accountability is not only about getting justice for your son but also about preventing similar senseless acts in the future.