An investigation is underway following a shooting in the Panorama City area of Los Angeles where two teenage boys were shot, one fatally, authorities said Feb. 12.
Officers responded to a call of a shooting around 9 p.m. Feb. 11 on the 8300 block of Willis Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
“When the officers arrived, they determined two victims had gunshot wounds and were transported to a local hospital by a private vehicle,” the LAPD said in a statement.
According to police, a 17-year-old male victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. A 16-year-old male victim received treatment for a gunshot wound to his leg.
No information was available on the deceased boy and no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information about the incident should contact Valley Bureau Homicide detectives, at (818) 374-9550. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or via its website.
