(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – In Yuba County Court, 19-year-old Gabriel Aguayo was sentenced to 19 years to life for the murder of 13-year-old Chance Leon, July 6th last year at the Shasta Glen Apartments in Linda.

Deputy Daniel Pierce was on patrol nearby and actually heard the gunshots and rendered emergency aid to Leon until paramedics arrived. However, the 13-year-old died at the scene.

According to a release from the Yuba County D.A., a specific motive for the murder was never established, other than witness indications of “bad blood.”

Surveillance video reportedly showed the 19-year-old Aguayo shooting Leon in the back as he attempted to run away. He was taken into custody “a few hours after” at the apartment of a relative.

The murder weapon, a Glock 9mm pistol, was found hidden in a sock and buried in insulation in an attic.