Jude Burns Jr., 14

Jude Burns Jr., a 14-year-old black teenager, died Sunday, Jan. 1, after he was shot in the 1300 block of West 61st Street in Vermont-Slauson, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Jude was standing outside his home when someone shot him Saturday about 11:55 p.m., said Los Angeles Police Sgt. Rudy Alaniz.

"He stumbled inside the house, where he told his mother he had been shot," Alaniz said.

The teen was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, he said.

There was no suspect description and police were still trying to determine a motive for the shooting.

"We don't know if it's gang-related or not," Alaniz said.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the LAPD at (877) 527-3247. Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.

-- Ruben Vives