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Eddie Mitchell, 15

Eddie Mitchell, a 15-year-old black teenage boy, was fatally shot Thursday, July 5, in the 1000 block of West Manchester Boulevard in Vermont Knolls, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

About 2 a.m., officers were called to Manchester Boulevard and Vermont Avenue, where they found  Mitchell with a gunshot wound to the chest.

He died of his injuries at a hospital. Coroner’s records later revealed he suffered several gunshot wounds to his body.

Police said they did not have any information on suspects.

Anyone with information about the fatal shooting is asked to contact the LAPD Criminal Gang and Homicide division at (213) 485-4341. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

--Andrew Blankstein

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