German Chairez Jr., 18

German Chairez Jr., an 18-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Friday, Nov. 19, in the 15000 block of Parthenia Street in North Hills, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

The shooting was reported about 11:30 p.m. near the Sepulveda Recreation Area, said Officer Norma Eisenman of the Los Angeles Police Department.

Chairez and another man were standing outside an apartment building when a person approached them on foot and began firing a handgun, Eisenman said. Chairez and the second man fled into the apartment complex as the assailant continued firing.

During the shooting, Chairez was struck in the back and died at the scene, officials said. The other man also was hit. He was taken to a  hospital and is expected to survive, Eisenman said. No other injuries were reported.

Police said the assailant fled on foot. The motive for the shooting is not known, Eisenman said, adding that homicide detectives are investigating.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Ruben Vives