Second Suspect Charged in Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old

UPDATE: A second suspect has been charged in the tragic shooting death of 16-year-old Mason Caballero near Ben Lomond High School in Ogden, Utah. The suspect, a 15-year-old male, was apprehended in Denver, Colorado, and is now facing serious charges, including aggravated murder.

The incident occurred on October 7, 2023, at the intersection of 5th and Grammercy Avenue. According to the Ogden City Police Department, the juvenile suspect has been charged with aggravated murder (a first-degree felony), two counts of attempted aggravated murder (also first-degree felonies), 25 counts of felony discharge of a firearm (first-degree felony), and possession of a dangerous weapon by a minor (first-degree felony).

This development follows the arrest of the first suspect, Isaias Emanuel Carranza, aged 16, who was taken into custody on October 11. Carranza faces identical charges, including one count of aggravated murder and multiple firearm-related felonies.

The situation escalated further with the arrest of the suspect’s father, Fernando Renteria, aged 41. He is charged with two counts of obstruction of justice, accused of aiding his son’s escape from the Ogden area following the shooting and transporting him to Las Vegas.

This violent incident has sent shockwaves through the Ogden community, raising critical questions about youth violence and public safety. The investigation continues, with police urging anyone with information to come forward.

As authorities work to piece together the events leading to this tragic loss, the community is left grappling with the implications of this violence. The next steps in the legal process for both suspects and their father will be closely monitored as the case develops.

Stay tuned for more updates on this urgent story as it unfolds.