LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A 14-year-old boy who was fatally shot in Boyle Heights was identified Monday, and the investigation into his death continued.
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The teenage victim, Steve Velez of Los Angeles, died at the scene, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner reported.
Two male suspects fled the scene in a vehicle, Lopez said. The shooting was believed gang related.
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The California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert at 7:53 p.m. shutting down the First Street off-ramp from the southbound Hollywood Freeway for the crime scene investigation.
Anyone with information on the crime was urged to call 877-LAPD-247.
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