Boy, 15, killed while attending South LA street takeover, another injured

Teenager killed while attending street takeover

A teenager was killed while attending a street takeover in South Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES - One teenager was killed and another was injured while attending a street takeover in South LA, police said.

The Los Angeles Police Department is now asking for the public's help in identifying the suspects responsible.

Two 15-year-old boys were shot while attending a street takeover on Saturday, July 20, around 12:40 a.m., in the area of 54th Street and Western Avenue.

According to police, the teens saw someone, possibly being a victim of a robbery, when the unknown male suspects fled to a nearby vehicle, firing gunshots towards the boys, striking them both.

The suspects then fled in the vehicle in an unknown direction.

Teen fatally shot while attending street takeover

A 15-year-old boy died after being shot during a street takeover. Police say he might have witnessed a robbery.

The teens transported themselves to a nearby hospital. One of the boys died at the hospital, the other was listed in stable condition.

Their identities have not been released, nor has a description of the suspects or their vehicle.

Several other violent street takeovers occurred throughout the city over the weekend. In one case, a fire hydrant was sheared, spilling tons of water into the street. Multiple cars were also set on fire.

Anyone with information is urged to contact South Bureau Homicide Division detectives at 323-786-5100. You can remain anonymous by calling L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org.