Boy Fatally Shot In East Los Angeles

CUDAHY, CA — A boy was fatally shot in East Los Angeles early Saturday morning, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department said.

Homicide investigators were seeking more information about the incident, which occurred at 12:26 a.m. on the 5200 block of Clara Street in Cudahy.

Deputies received a report of a "gun shot victim," police said. Upon their arrival to the area, they found a juvenile suffering from a single gunshot wound to his upper torso, officials said.

The boy was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police did not disclose his age or any other details.

Anyone with information about this incident was urged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Those who would like to leave an anonymous tip can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.