September 3, 2025: Man Charged With Murdering 13-Year-Old at Pico Rivera Gas Station

PICO RIVERA, CA - A 20-year-old man has been charged with killing a 13-year-old boy who was waiting for his mother to finish work at a gas station in Pico Rivera last month.

"What happened at this gas station is every parent's worst nightmare," Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said. "The victim was simply waiting for his mom when he was gunned down. No mother should have to endure the unbearable tragedy of losing their child, especially in such a violent manner. We will work tirelessly to pursue justice in this case."

Andres Adan Chavez (dob 12/15/04) of Pico Rivera was charged yesterday in case 25DWCF01157 with one count of murder with the special circumstance allegation of murder while lying in wait and one count of carrying an unregistered, loaded firearm. Arraignment was continued until September 29 in Department J of the Norwalk Courthouse.

On Aug. 23, at about 11:45 p.m., Chavez got out of a vehicle at a gas station in the 8800 block of Whitter Boulevard and is accused of fatally shooting 13-year-old Saith M.

Chavez fled the scene but was arrested last week.

If convicted as charged, Chavez faces death or life in state prison without the possibility of parole. A decision on whether to seek the death penalty will be made a later date.

The case is being prosecuted by Deputy District Attorneys Maria Ghobadi and Kylie Starr from the Gang Homicide Division and remains under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

The charges filed in this case are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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