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Authorities: Arrest made in fatal shooting of L.A. high school soccer player Francisco Rodriguez Jr.

Francisco Javier Rodriguez Jr. CBS Los Angeles

(CBS/AP) LOS ANGELES - Authorities say at least one person has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a high school soccer goalie who was allegedly lured out of his home and gunned down last week.

According to a police statement, the arrest or arrests in the shooting of Francisco Javier Rodriguez Jr., 17, will be announced at a Tuesday afternoon press conference. No other details were available.

Rodriguez Jr., who played soccer at El Camino Real High School was shot on Jan. 11 after returning home from a soccer match. Relatives said he was shot after answering the door and stepping outside. This is where a red-haired woman had been seen.

CBS Los Angeles reports the red-haired female, who may have lured the soccer player to his death was being called a person of interest Saturday.

The woman or girl knocked on the family's door, called Rodriguez Jr. by name and lured him outside. Accomplices then shot him moments later -- just after 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Police said the teenager's murder was not random but a motive remains unknown.

Rodriguez's family said he had no gang affiliation and his life was centered around soccer.

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January 12, 2012 - High school soccer player fatally shot after game in L.A.


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