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Arlington Teen Charged After Police Trace Riley Jordan Killing to Gun Taken From Locked Safe

Investigators say the 17-year-old broke into a relative’s safe to supply the handgun before the fatal shooting.

Overview

  • Arlington police identified the supplier as 17-year-old Cameron Tantillo, who surrendered to authorities on Wednesday.
  • Tantillo is charged with making a firearm accessible to a child resulting in death after allegedly taking a relative’s secured gun to the home.
  • Detectives say the registered owner had the weapon locked in a safe, the owner cooperated with the investigation, and no charges will be filed against that owner.
  • A separate 15-year-old accused of firing the handgun was previously taken into custody and charged with manslaughter.
  • Investigators report several teens were handling and pointing the gun inside a Sausalito Drive home when it discharged, and police do not anticipate additional arrests.