A 13-year-old California boy who was killed by a stray bullet Saturday night while playing video games in his room has been identified by his family.
'Straight A' freshman Iran Moreno-Balvaneda, from Pasadena, was struck by at least one bullet inexplicably fired into his home on the 900 block of North Raymond Avenue.
Iran managed to walk to the living room, where he collapsed before his family called police shortly after 6pm on Saturday.
Iran's two brothers, sister and parents were at home and witnessed how first responders stabilized Iran and took him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead later.
Outraged neighbors told ABC News they're fed up with the surge in shootings in the area due to an ongoing conflict between two rival gangs.
'That young man was just at home, doing what he was to supposed to [be doing]. Playing video games, staying out of trouble, staying off the streets,' said neighbor Stephanie Johnson.
'Straight A' freshman Iran Moreno-Balvaneda, from Pasadena, was struck by at least one bullet inexplicably fired into his room
The incident happened on the 900 block of North Raymond Avenue around 6pm on Saturday
Police was called to the scene shortly after 6pm on Saturday and first responders arrived within a minute. Iran's siblings and parents were at home and witnessed how first responders managed to stabilize Iran and take him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead later
A bullet pierced the window of Iran's house. Police said three to five gunshots were fired. It wasn't clear whether the bullets were unloaded during a drive-by shooting or from gunmen on foot, but police said there was no reason to believe the family was targeted
Five shootings were reported in the last few weeks in the neighborhood where Iran was killed
'It's tragic,' said Pasadena police Chief John Perez during a Sunday morning press conference.
'I want us all to be aware that we hear words like ''tragedy'' and ''senseless'', but that gets old. This needs to stop,' he added.
Police said three to five gunshots were fired. It wasn't clear whether the bullets were unloaded during a drive-by shooting or from gunmen on foot, but police said there was no reason to believe the family was targeted.
Pasadena has been hit with a series of shootings in recent weeks as gun violence is on the rise.
Five shootings were reported in the last few weeks in the neighborhood where Iran was killed.
Just blocks away from the child's home, one person was killed and another critically injured October 25.
Another shooting at Robinson Park on October 27, forced children who were playing to seek refuge from errant bullets. One man was left
