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Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n East Los Angeles\u2014A teenage boy was shot to death Saturday morning in East Los Angeles, authorities said.<\/p>\n
The shooting occurred at about 1:15 a.m. Saturday in the area of Sixth Street and Fraser Avenue, near James A. Garfield High School, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported.<\/p>\n Deputies dispatched to the scene regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call located the child suffering from a gunshot wound. Paramedics rushed the boy to a hospital, where he died, authorities said.<\/p>\n
“Through investigation, homicide investigators learned that the suspect entered a dark-colored SUV and fled the scene eastbound on Sixth Street and out of view,” according to the LASD. “It is unknown if it’s (the shooting) gang-related.”<\/p>\n NBC L.A.<\/a> identified the victim was identified as\u00a017-year-old Joshua Aila.<\/p>\n Anyone with information regarding the shooting was urged to call the sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Support Eastside Community News \u2014 Now Tax-Deductible<\/p>\n You can now make a tax-deductible contribution to support The Eastsider\u2019s civic and accountability coverage on the Eastside.<\/p>\n Choose what works for you: <\/p>\n \u2022 Become a monthly supporter and help us reach 500 neighbors funding daily reporting<\/p>\n \u2022 Make a single gift to our new Eastside Community News Fund<\/p>\n Strong local news keeps residents informed and leaders accountable.<\/p>\n Thank you for your consideration.<\/p>\n \u2014Jes\u00fas Sanchez, Publisher<\/p>\n
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