A teenage boy was killed in a shooting that took place during a massive brawl involving nearly 50 teens.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) confirmed the fatal shooting occurred just before 4 p.m.
“Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are responding to the 10800 block of Western Avenue, in the unincorporated city of Los Angeles regarding a shooting death investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, April 15, 2024, at 3:49 p.m.,” LASPD said in a statement.
As deputies arrived in response to the chaos, they found the victim, a teenage male, lying on the sidewalk with gunshot wounds.
Immediate efforts were made to save his life, and he was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital. Despite these efforts, the LASD later confirmed that the young victim was pronounced dead upon arrival at the medical facility.
Prior to the shooting, multiple fights had reportedly broken out among the large group of juveniles.
A video capturing the violent scene has since gone viral on social media platforms, showing the moment the suspect opened fire after apparently being attacked by several individuals.
The LASD has revealed that two individuals were detained at the scene, although it remains unconfirmed if they are also teenagers.
In California, minors are generally prohibited from owning or possessing firearms.
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