The victim of a shooting in the South Los Angeles area was identified Saturday as a 17-year-old boy.
He was Ariel Roberts, according to the Medical Examiner’s office.
The shooting was reported about 10:50 a.m. Wednesday at 113th and San Pedro streets, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
According to the preliminary investigation, the victim was shot while inside a car at the location, police said.
A suspect fled on foot and was being sought, police said. He was described as a man in his 20s who was wearing a dark-colored camouflage hoodie.
Anyone with information on the case was urged to call 877-LAPD-247 (877-527-3247).