On Wednesday, a 17-year-old lost his life in a cruel incident on the 300 block of East 113th Street in South Los Angeles, police officers responded to an "ADW Shots Fired" call, which led them to the scene. The suspect remains unidentified. LAPD South Bureau Homicide detectives are asking the public to assist in identifying those accountable, according to LAPD Newsroom.
Officers quickly discovered the victim in his car, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite immediate medical help from the Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics, the teenager tragically died on the scene. The KABC-TV report suggests this incident to be a car-to-car shooting, with the assailant escaping in a light-colored four-door sedan. The suspect remains at large, and the motive is still unclear.
The ongoing investigation asks the community to assist in the case by sharing any useful information about the crime, evident in the same KABC-TV report. As there is no suspect description currently available, more information from the public can help bring justice to the victim's family and hold the criminal accountable.
In the case where anyone has further information, they are asked to call the South Bureau Homicide Division on 323-786-5100. During non-business hours or weekends, calls can be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). To remain anonymous, individuals can reach the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or via their website at www.lacrimestoppers.org. Also, details can be submitted through LAPD's "Anonymous Web Tips" or through the "P3 Tips" mobile application by choosing the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as the local program.
