Teens, 15 And 17, Killed At Chula Vista Halloween Party

CHULA VISTA, CA — Two teenagers were shot to death following an argument at a Halloween party in Chula Vista, police said Saturday.

Officers were called to the 00 block of East Prospect Street at 11:17 p.m. Friday, where they found a 17- and 15-year-old suffering from gunshot wounds, according to the Chula Vista Police Department.

Officers administered life-saving measures until both victims were rushed to UC San Diego Medical Center, according to police. Despite resuscitation efforts, they were both pronounced dead at the hospital.

Their names were not being released until their families could be notified, according to the CVPD.

Police said the investigation is still ongoing but they determined the victims were attending a Halloween party when an argument occurred, which led to shots being fired.

The department is trying to locate witnesses. Investigators also believe there is a likelihood that witnesses would have used their cell phones to record the fight.

The CVPD asked anyone with information, video of the incident or working exterior cameras around the 00 block of E. Prospect Street to contact investigators at 619-691-5075 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 888- 580-8477.

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. For more information, visit sdcrimestoppers.org.

"We are actively investigating the incident and we appreciate your patience since we do not expect to have any further updates on the case today," police said in a statement Saturday. "We will provide further information when it becomes available."

City News Service