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News Release Friday, January 11, 2008
12-Year-Old Boy Shot in South LA
Los Angeles: A 12-year-old juvenile was shot Thursday evening in South Los Angeles, but his injuries did not appear to be life-threatening, police said.
Around 6:15 p.m., the juvenile and two of his companions were walking home from a fast food restaurant near the intersection of 84th Street and Vermont Avenue, when a gunman inside an unidentified vehicle pulled up alongside of them and open fired. The 12-year-old boy was hit in the back and his two friends escaped injury, authorities said.
Paramedics took the juvenile to a local hospital where he is listed in stable condition.
Detectives believe the gunman is a gang member and currently there’s no suspect or vehicle description.
The 12-year-old boy is not a gang member, police said.
Anyone with information regarding this shooting is asked to contact 77th Street Area Officers Kenneth Williams or Mark Cleary at 323-789-1401. During off-hours or on weekends, call the 24-hour toll free number at 1-877-LAWFULL (529-3855).
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