Another adult white American killed in front of his also-shot elderly father by multiple people (children!) with Hispanic last names and gang affiliation charges.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Three juveniles were arrested in connection to a shooting that left one man dead and one wounded in east Bakersfield in July.

The shooting was reported in the 800 block of Crane Street on July 18 at about 7:25 p.m., according to the sheriff’s office.

One of the victims, later identified as Eric Wesley Lancaster, 53, died at the scene and another victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Officials with the District Attorney’s Office said a 16-year-old, later identified as Adrian Valencia, was detained in a surrounding neighborhood and arrested regarding an unrelated investigation.

Detectives identified a 12- and 13-year-old as suspects in the shooting (and they] were arrested on July 29 and Aug. 2.

The 12-year-old was identified as Kyle Montijo and the 13-year-old was identified as Daniel Rios, according to the District Attorney’s Office.

The juveniles were all charged with murder, attempted murder, conspiracy and participation in a criminal street gang.

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The shooting happened in a seemingly quiet area of Crane Street in east Bakersfield. That peace turned into chaos the night Eric Lancaster was fatally shot, according to his father, who witnessed the whole thing.

“Seeing my son go down, and seeing his fixed eyes, that is something I will never forget,” said the victim’s father, Vernon ‘Wes’ Lancaster. “His eyes were just — fixed. Horrible.”

Wes Lancaster said he and his son were minding their own business on July 18 when the group of teens attempted to steal a backpack from Eric Lancaster. Eric tried to run from the young boys on his bike when they chased him — firing bullets from a semiautomatic pistol at both the father and son.

“He got caught up in it randomly,” Lancaster said. “It wasn’t his fault. He didn’t do anything. He didn’t know those kids.”

Wes was also shot — a bullet going through his thigh. He’s grateful to be alive, but wishes his son could be too. He describes his son as a loving person who didn’t deserve what happened to him.

https://www.kget.com/news/homicide-news/bakersfield-dad-recalls-moment-his-son-was-allegedly-murdered-by-3-teens-something-i-will-never-forget/