LOS ANGELES - Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department are asking for the public’s help in locating the suspects responsible for the shooting death of a 15-year-old girl.
Police say on July 11 around 12 p.m. the victim was in the 14100 block of South Vermont Avenue when she got into a physical altercation with several people.
During the dispute, someone took out a gun and shot her.
The victim was transported to a local hospital where she was later pronounced dead.
Detectives are attempting to locate witnesses and the suspects involved in the crime.
Anyone with information is urged to call South Bureau Homicide Detectives Romero or Armenta at (323) 786- 5111. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go to www.lacrimestoppers.org.