A teen was shot and killed Saturday evening in an apparent drive-by shooting in an unincorporated area of Whittier, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
The shooting was reported around 5:30 p.m. in the 10000 block of Mills Avenue, LASD said. Deputies from the Norwalk Sheriff’s Station responded to reports of a gunshot victim and found a 19-year-old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound, authorities said.
Deputies provided medical aid until firefighters with the Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived.
“Tragically, the male victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene,” LASD said in a media release.
Investigators said the 19-year-old and two juveniles were walking northbound on Mills Avenue when someone inside a passing vehicle opened fire. The suspects then fled the area in their vehicle, heading southbound on Mills Avenue.
The victim was only identified as a 19-year-old man. Two other individuals — both unidentified juveniles — were not injured.
Sheriff’s homicide investigators said the shooting is being investigated as a possible gang-related incident. No suspect information has been released, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.
