Father Arrested in Killing of 9-Year-Old Boy Outside Grandfather’s Home in Compton

Princeton Jones, a child with autism remembered for his warmth and brilliance, was fatally shot while playing outside; his father faces murder charges.

• Princeton Jones, a 9-year-old boy with mild autism, was fatally shot on November 30 while playing outside his grandfather's home in Compton, California.
• The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department arrested the boy's father, Nicholas Jones, 32, on suspicion of murder and child abuse resulting in death.
• Princeton's family described him as a joyful and intelligent child who overcame early challenges with autism to speak fluently by age five.
• A vigil was held on Sunday to honor Princeton's memory and call for an end to gun violence affecting children in the community.
• Authorities are encouraging anyone with additional information about the case to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

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