Police: Pennsylvania man killed 3 teens over stepsons’ feud
A group of friends gather near the scene of a shooting where candles, a teddy bear, and photos have been left Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, in Philadelphia. Two 14-year-old boys were taken to a hospital where they were pronounced dead. Police say another 14-year-old boy was listed in extremely critical condition. The driver, a 16-year-old boy, was in stable condition. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
A woman walks her dog Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 where several teens were shot in a car Tuesday night in Philadelphia. Two 14-year-old boys were taken to a hospital where they were pronounced dead. Police say another 14-year-old boy was listed in extremely critical condition. The driver, a 16-year-old boy, was in stable condition. Investigators say two people were taken into custody by officers following the shooting. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Axel Barreto, 30, is seen in this undated photo provided by the Philadelphia Police Dept. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. Police say Barreto killed three teenagers Tuesday night in an ambush sparked by a feud involving his stepsons. Investigators say Barreto was arrested at a suburban motel Wednesday night, Jan. 11, around the time one of his alleged victims was taken off life support. (AP Photo/Philadelphia Police Dept.)
PHILADELPHIA >> Police say a Philadelphia man killed three teenagers in an ambush sparked by a feud involving his stepsons.
Investigators say 30-year-old Axel Barreto was arrested at a suburban motel Wednesday night, around the time one of his alleged victims was taken off life support.
Authorities say Barreto fired a dozen or more shots into a car loaded with seven teenagers late Tuesday after the boys arrived for a confrontation with his stepsons. Police say the planned fight stemmed from a dispute at school that then spilled on to Facebook.
Police identified the victims as Joshua Soto and Dante Lugo, both 14, and 16-year-old Javier Orlandi. Soto and Orlandi died late Tuesday.
Another 16-year-old who was behind the wheel was wounded in the neck.
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