LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- A group of gang members shot a 17-year-old bicyclist to death Saturday as he tried to flee.
Los Angeles Police officers responded to a report of a shooting about 8:30 p.m. in the 300 block of W. Avenue 33. When they arrived, they found the bicyclist suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in front of a closed business.
Paramedics rushed the bicyclist to a USC Medical Center, where he died a short time later.
Detectives believe the bicyclist rode through an industrial area and came upon several gang members. For an unknown reason, the gang members opened fire on the bicyclist as he tried to pedal away, police officials said.
The LAPD has not released the identity of the victim, saying the teen's name will be withheld until his family can be notified.
Detectives have not released information about the possible suspects, saying only that gang violence was the apparent motive in the shooting.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call Hollenbeck Area Homicide Detectives, Detectives J. Rios or Cary Ricard at (323) 342-8959. During non-business hours or weekends, calls may be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7.
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800)-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most key pads) using a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD." Tipsters can also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "web tips" and follow the prompts.
Los Angeles Police officers responded to a report of a shooting about 8:30 p.m. in the 300 block of W. Avenue 33. When they arrived, they found the bicyclist suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in front of a closed business.
Paramedics rushed the bicyclist to a USC Medical Center, where he died a short time later.
Detectives believe the bicyclist rode through an industrial area and came upon several gang members. For an unknown reason, the gang members opened fire on the bicyclist as he tried to pedal away, police officials said.
The LAPD has not released the identity of the victim, saying the teen's name will be withheld until his family can be notified.
Detectives have not released information about the possible suspects, saying only that gang violence was the apparent motive in the shooting.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call Hollenbeck Area Homicide Detectives, Detectives J. Rios or Cary Ricard at (323) 342-8959. During non-business hours or weekends, calls may be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7.
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800)-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most key pads) using a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD." Tipsters can also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "web tips" and follow the prompts.
