Three Teens Shot in Harbor Area

February 3, 2000

LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Thursday, February 3, 2000
THREE TEENS SHOT IN HARBOR AREA

On Tuesday, February 2, 2000, at approximately 9:13 p.m., three teenagers were shot while walking in the 300 block of Santa Cruz Street, San Pedro, California. A male suspect, in an unknown type of vehicle, confronted the victims. Words were exchanged, the suspect pulled out a weapon, and shot all three victims. Victim 1, described as a male, Black, 16 years of age, collapsed at the scene and was pronounced dead by The Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedics. Victim 2, described as a male, Black, 17 years of age and Victim 3, described as a male, Black, 16 years of age, ran from the scene and collapsed to the rear of the 100 block of Mesa Street, San Pedro, California. Victims 2 and 3 were transported to a local hospital where they are listed in stable condition.

The suspect is as a male, with no further description. The motive for the shooting is unknown.

Anyone with further information is asked to call The Harbor Community Police Station, Homicide Detectives, at 310-548-7621.

In 1999, Harbor Area recorded a total of 20 homicides. Since January 1, 2000, Harbor Area has had 9 homicides.

For Release 10:20 am PST
February 3, 2000