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A second Richmond teen has been arrested for his suspected role in a shooting spree that occurred inside a local church, last week. On Saturday night, a Richmond Police officer took the 16-year-old youth into custody on Barrett Avenue during a routine stop. Detectives had issued a warrant for him, and he is now being held at the Richmond Juvenile Hall. Juveniles are not eligible for bail bonds as adults would be. Generally, they are either released to their parents or held at a juvenile detention facility.

Another teen, 15, arrested in connection with the shooting but who was not formally charged by Contra Costa County prosecutors, has been set free. Authorities continue to look for more suspects who are being sought for conspiracy to commit a crime. The 15-year-old could still be charged later.

Due to their age, neither of these suspects’ names can be released. A 3rd suspect has also eluded capture. Police do not as yet have a motive or even a theory as to why this shooting took place.