Slain L.A. teen soccer star may have been victim of a love triangle

(CBS/AP) LOS ANGELES - A popular high school soccer player who was apparently lured out of his home and shot to death on his front lawn may have been the victim of a love triangle.

Police arrested Jason Schumann, 24, of Calabasas, and Elizabeth Ibarra, 19, of Los Angeles Monday in connection to the killing of Francisco Javier Rodriguez, Jr. Investigators have said the incident  was "personally motivated."

Rodriguez, Jr., a 17-year-old soccer goalie at El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills, was shot Jan. 11 shortly after returning home from a game.

According to CBS Los Angeles, fellow students of Rodriguez at El Camino Real Senior High reported rumors of a love triangle between Rodriguez and Ibarra.

"A lot of people thought that he was flirting with her and that's what triggered everything," Arielle Adams reportedly said. "And then he just stopped and that upset the boyfriend, or it upset her and she told the boyfriend."

Ibarra's Facebook page lists her relationship status as "complicated," reports CBS Los Angeles. One of her racy public profile photos displays a suggestive comment by Rodriguez, dated July 15, 2011.

Neighbors of Schuman say they believed he and Ibarra were in a romantic relationship, reports CBS Los Angeles. 

Relatives said Rodriguez was killed after answering the door and stepping outside, where a red-haired woman had been seen. Police believe Ibarra lured Rodriguez into the front yard when he was shot. Ibarra apparently dyed her hair dark brown following the shooting, authorities said.

Both Schumann and Ibarra have extensive criminal records. They are both on probation, police said.

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