A man accused of shooting and killing a 17-year old in a Mira Mesa neighborhood pleaded not guilty Friday.
Chien Ngoc Pham, 22, is facing gang-related murder charges, according to prosecutors.
Pham allegedly drove to the home of a rival gang member on Menkar Place and Markab Drive Monday night.
The confrontation turned into a shootout.
James Carmona Martinez, 18, died from a gunshot wound to the torso, police said.
Residents were asked to shelter in place while police searched from the suspects involved in the shooting.
Tuesday morning, police arrested Pham and a 17-year old suspect in connection to Martinez's death.
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Pham is due to appear in court on Jan. 7.
