Shooting Leaves 16-Year-Old Local Student Dead – NR23148ne

Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect(s) responsible.

Los Angeles: On Saturday, June 10, 2023, around 11:30 p.m., Los Angeles Police Department 77th Street Area patrol officers responded to a “Ambulance Shooting” radio call at Western Avenue and 74th Street.

When the officers arrived at Western Avenue and 74th Street, they located a victim who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to render aid; however, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at scene.

The victim was later identified as a 16-year-old, male, who was still enrolled at a local high school. There is no known motive for the shooting, or description of the suspect(s) responsible.

Anyone with information is urged to contact South Bureau Homicide Division detectives at (323) 786-5100. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.

Tipsters may also visit www.lapdonline.org and click on “Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” drop down and go to the CrimeStoppers link to submit an online tip.

Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program