Tragic incident: Mortal shooting of a 13-year-old boy outside a gas station in Pico Rivera
In the heart of Pico Rivera, a tragic incident unfolded on Saturday evening. Austin Turner, a web producer at News Los Angeles, reports that a 13-year-old boy was shot near a popular shopping center in the 8800 block of Whittier Boulevard.
Upon arrival at the scene, deputies found the young victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Despite their best efforts, the boy was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the deceased has not been publicly released.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the incident involved an assault with a deadly weapon. The suspect, a man in his 20s, approached the boy near a gas station, and without any preceding robbery or argument, fired the fatal shots.
The suspect fled the scene on foot after the shooting, and no additional details about him have been disclosed. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is currently searching for the suspect in connection with the shooting.
It is important to note that this shooting is not believed to be connected to the homicide that occurred at a different gas station in Pico Rivera on Friday.
Before joining News Los Angeles, Austin Turner graduated with a degree in journalism from San Jose State University in 2020. Prior to this, he worked at KTLA, the San Jose Mercury News, the Sedona Red Rock News, and various other outlets as a freelance sports reporter.
As the investigation continues, the community of Pico Rivera stands in mourning, hoping for justice for the young victim and peace for his family. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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