Authorities Tuesday identified a 16-year-old boy who was found shot to death on a sidewalk in Cudahy last week.
Homicide investigators responded to the 7000 block of Otis Avenue at 12:40 p.m. Friday following reports of a shooting, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Isdael Tapia Rodriguez, suffering from gunshot wounds, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to sheriff’s officials and the county Medical Examiner.
The motive for the shooting remained unclear, and authorities did not provided a description of a suspect.
Anyone with information regarding the fatal shooting was urged 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 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.