Albert Valdez, 17 [Updated]

Albert Valdez, a 17-year-old Latino, was found shot to death Sunday, June 27, in the 1200 block of Sproul Street in Norwalk, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Valdez was brought to Coast Plaza Hospital in Norwalk by friends shortly after 10:30 p.m., said sheriff's homicide Sgt. Luis Nunez, who is handling the investigation.

He had been shot in the chest and was pronounced dead about half an hour later, according to coroner's records.

Nunez, citing the open investigation, declined to provide additional information about the case.

Anyone with information about Valdez's death is asked to contact Nunez at (323) 890-5500.

[Updated at 2:51 p.m. Aug. 17: Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with Valdez's death and are in custody pending murder charges, Nunez said.

Authorities are searching for a third alleged assailant, also a juvenile. Nunez said locating the boy has proved difficult because he is a runaway.

Investigators do not believe the shooting was gang-related.]

-- Sarah Ardalani