Vacant California home where 12-year-old boy was killed had recent history of trespassing reports

In the two years before a 12-year-old was fatally shot at a National City house party, police received a few calls about the hilltop property, including a report of at least one party.

Its owners — who plan to tear down and redevelop the site — have repeatedly boarded it up and tried to keep it secure, a city official said Monday, but people still broke in.

Five people were shot shortly before midnight Friday at the vacant home on N Avenue. Seventh-grader Elijah Smith died at the scene...