BREAKING NEWS: Suspect charged in Narbonne High player's killing

This just in from the District Attorney's Office:

COMPTON - A 21-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a Narbonne High School football player at a Compton restaurant is due to be arraigned tomorrow, the District Attorney's Office announced.

Arlon Watson, (dob 5/29/88), is charged with one count of murder in case No. TA110608. Watson is expected to be arraigned in Department D of Compton Superior Court.

The criminal complaint includes allegations of personal use of a handgun and personal and intentional discharge of a firearm causing great bodily injury and death. The complaint further alleges that the offense was committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, and in association with a criminal street gang with the specific intent to promote, further and assist in criminal conduct by gang members.

The defendant was arrested on Jan. 27 for outstanding warrants by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide detectives.

Watson is accused killing Dannie Farber, the star wide receiver for Narbonne High School's football team. The slaying took place May 24, 2009 when the teenage victim was on a date with his girlfriend at a restaurant in Compton.

The defendant allegedly approached Farber and asked him his gang affiliation. When the victim replied that he did not "gang-bang," the defendant purportedly shot and killed him, prosecutors said.

Bail for Watson was recommended at more than $2 million. If convicted as charged, he faces a maximum prison term of 50 years to life.

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