A tragic incident that occurred on the 55 Freeway in Orange County, California, has resulted in two individuals being charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 6-year-old boy. On Friday, a judge ruled that the man and woman accused of the crime will be tried separately, with the jury trial of the alleged shooter scheduled to begin early next year.

The incident occurred on the night of August 5th, when the boy was riding in the backseat of a car driven by his father. As they were traveling on the 55 Freeway, shots were fired from a passing vehicle, striking the boy and causing fatal injuries. The father was able to pull over and call 911, but the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has charged a man and a woman in connection with the shooting. The man, identified as 22-year-old Christian Alexander Perez, is accused of being the shooter. He is facing charges of murder, attempted murder, and shooting at an occupied vehicle. The woman, identified as 24-year-old Stephanie Hernandez, is accused of being an accessory after the fact. She is facing charges of accessory after the fact to murder, accessory after the fact to attempted murder, and accessory after the fact to shooting at an occupied vehicle.

The judge ruled that the two defendants will be tried separately, with the jury trial of Perez scheduled to begin on January 11th, 2021. Hernandez’s trial is expected to begin at a later date.

The shooting has caused shock and outrage in the community, with many expressing their condolences to the family of the 6-year-old victim. The incident has also sparked a renewed call for tougher gun laws in the state of California.

The tragedy serves as a reminder of the importance of gun safety and the need for stronger gun control laws. It is also a reminder of the need for greater awareness of the dangers of gun violence and the potential consequences of irresponsible gun ownership.

The family of the victim has set up a GoFundMe page to help cover the costs of the funeral and other expenses related to the tragedy. The family has also launched a petition calling on the state of California to pass stronger gun control laws.

The case is a reminder of the devastating effects of gun violence and the need to take action to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future. It is also a reminder of the importance of standing up for what is right and making sure that justice is served.