Investigation underway after boy shot and killed in East LA – NBC Los Angeles

An investigation is underway in East Los Angeles after a boy was shot early Saturday morning and later died, authorities stated.

Deputies responded to an assault with a lethal weapon name close to Sixth Avenue and Fraser Avenue at round 1:15 a.m., in response to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Division. Once they arrived, they discovered a boy who was shot.

He was taken to an area hospital, the place he died, the sheriff’s division stated.

Investigators say the shooter went right into a darkish coloured SUV earlier than going east on Sixth Avenue. No different suspect data was supplied.

It is unclear if the taking pictures was gang-related, officers stated.

Anybody with details about this incident is requested to contact LASD’s Murder Bureau at 323-890-5500 or submit an nameless tip via Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.