A suspect described only as a male juvenile was in custody Wednesday for allegedly gunning down another juvenile in South Gate.
The shooting occurred around 9:10 p.m. Thursday in the 3100 block of Wisconsin Avenue, according to the sheriff’s department. The victim, a male juvenile, was found suffering from several gunshot wounds to his upper body.
Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics took the victim to a hospital, where he later died, sheriff’s officials said.
On Tuesday, a juvenile suspect was arrested by South Gate police. Sheriff’s officials said the boy was charged with murder on Wednesday.
Neither the suspect nor victim have been identified. Their ages also were not released. It was unclear what prompted the shooting.
Anyone with information was asked to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.