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Person shot, killed in car in South L.A. area; suspect sought

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The Los Angeles Police Department Thursday was asking for the public's help identifying the gunman who shot a person to death inside a vehicle in South Los Angeles.

The shooting was reported around 10:50 a.m. Wednesday in the 300 block of East 113th Street, according to the LAPD. Upon arrival, officers found the victim seated in a car, suffering from a gunshot wound.


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Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics also responded, but the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

ABC7 reported that the victim was a 17-year-old boy.

There was no suspect description immediately available, but according to the LAPD, the suspect allegedly fled in a light-colored four-door sedan. A motive for the shooting was unknown.

Anyone with additional information was encouraged to call South Bureau Homicide detectives at 323-786-5100.

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