On March 13, 2016, 12-year-old Jason Spears was shot and killed in a drive-by while walking with his 14-year-old cousin, Terrance, toward a convenience store in San Bernardino. The boys were near East Love Lane and North Orange Street when shots were fired from a dark-colored SUV. Both were struck; they ran to a nearby Circle K for help. Jason collapsed and later died at the hospital. His cousin survived with non-life-threatening injuries.

The shooting was recorded as the city’s 15th homicide of the year. Authorities have not confirmed a motive and have not said whether the attack was gang-related. Jason’s family described him as an innocent child with no ties to gangs or street life. If anyone was near East Love Lane and North Orange Street that afternoon or has information about a dark-colored SUV in the area, please come forward.