Authorities have detained two persons of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of two people by an apartment complex pool in Newhall on Saturday.
The victims are a 16-year-old boy and an adult man, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Their identities have not been released.
Deputies responded to The Village apartment complex located on the 23700 block of Silverado Street around 10:51 a.m.
Two male victims were found dead at the scene, said LASD. One victim was found sitting on a lounge chair while the other victim was lying on the ground near the pool.
Both victims had been shot multiple times in the upper torso. Authorities say the shooting may have been a gang-related hit.
Two people were fatally shot while sitting by the pool in a Newhall apartment complex on March 18, 2023. (TNLA) 
Two people were fatally shot while sitting by the pool in a Newhall apartment complex on March 18, 2023. (KeyNews.TV) 
Two people were fatally shot while sitting by the pool in a Newhall apartment complex on March 18, 2023. (KeyNews.TV)Two people were fatally shot while sitting by the pool in a Newhall apartment complex on March 18, 2023. (KeyNews.TV) 
Two people were fatally shot while sitting by the pool in a Newhall apartment complex on March 18, 2023. (TNLA) 
Two people were fatally shot while sitting by the pool in a Newhall apartment complex on March 18, 2023. (KeyNews.TV) 
Two people were fatally shot while sitting by the pool in a Newhall apartment complex on March 18, 2023. (KeyNews.TV) 
Two people were fatally shot while sitting by the pool in a Newhall apartment complex on March 18, 2023. (TNLA) 
Two people were fatally shot while sitting by the pool in a Newhall apartment complex on March 18, 2023. (TNLA) 
Two people were fatally shot while sitting by the pool in a Newhall apartment complex on March 18, 2023. (TNLA) 
Two people were fatally shot while sitting by the pool in a Newhall apartment complex on March 18, 2023. (TNLA) 
Two people were fatally shot while sitting by the pool in a Newhall apartment complex on March 18, 2023. (KeyNews.TV) 
Two people were fatally shot while sitting by the pool in a Newhall apartment complex on March 18, 2023. (TNLA) 
Two people were fatally shot while sitting by the pool in a Newhall apartment complex on March 18, 2023. (KeyNews.TV) 
Two people were fatally shot while sitting by the pool in a Newhall apartment complex on March 18, 2023. (TNLA) 
Two people were fatally shot while sitting by the pool in a Newhall apartment complex on March 18, 2023. (TNLA) 
Two people were fatally shot while sitting by the pool in a Newhall apartment complex on March 18, 2023. (KTLA) 
Two people were fatally shot while sitting by the pool in a Newhall apartment complex on March 18, 2023. (KTLA)
Children who were enjoying the jacuzzi at the complex witnessed the double shooting, police said. Neighbors tell KTLA the incident has left them terrified and concerned for their safety.
“I’m feeling shocked, very shocked,” said Keith Lewis, an apartment resident. “Because nothing ever happens out here like this. It’s time to move if it gets this close.”
“Witnesses say they saw an adult male looking around,” said LASD. “He reached over the fence of the pool and started unloading his firearm and then ran in a northerly direction towards the parking lot.”
The victims were fully clothed at the time, so officials say it appears they were not swimming or sunbathing.
A vehicle description of a white Ford Mustang was provided to authorities. A car matching that description was later found outside a nearby grocery store, deputies said. Two men inside the vehicle were detained as persons of interest.
Authorities tell KTLA there has been a rise in gang activity at that particular Newhall apartment complex recently.
Anyone with information is asked to call the LASD’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to “Crime Stoppers” at 800-222–8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
