A 15-year-old boy was wounded Saturday afternoon in the Green Meadows neighborhood of South Los Angeles after an argument turned violent near the intersection of Century and Avalon boulevards. The shooting, in a commercial stretch of the area, left the teen with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. He was taken to a hospital and listed in stable condition, while the shooter fled on foot. Police said they were investigating.
The gunfire was reported at 4:45 p.m. Saturday at Century and Avalon boulevards, according to MyNewsLA, which cited Los Angeles Police Department Officer D. Orris. The outlet reported that the suspect walked up to the teen after an argument in the commercial area and opened fire before running away.
What the police say
As MyNewsLA reported, "The boy was taken by ambulance to a hospital where he had stable vital signs." The same report notes the suspect fled on foot and that detectives were following leads.
Neighborhood pattern
Green Meadows has seen multiple shootings in recent years, reflecting ongoing concerns about gun violence in parts of South L.A. The Los Angeles Times documented a violent weekend in April 2025 that included several shootings in the neighborhood.
Anyone with information about Saturday's shooting is asked to contact the Los Angeles Police Department. This story will be updated if authorities release additional details.
