A 15-year-old girl was fatally shot in South Los Angeles late Friday, officials said.
Police cordon off a burger restaurant after a fatal shooting in South Los Angeles on April 28, 2018. (Credit: RMG News)
The shooting occurred about 9 p.m. Friday near the intersection of 78th Street and Western Avenue.
The girl was shot in the torso and taken to a hospital, where she eventually died, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The circumstances behind the shooting are unknown. It apparently occurred near a burger stand in the area. Several people gathered near the scene after the shooting, video shows.
Preliminary reports indicated that a male in a hooded sweatshirt was seen running south on Western Avenue after the shooting.
No further details, including the victim’s identity, have been released.
KTLA’s Matt Phillips and Irving Last contributed to this story.
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