Jesse Muro, 15 [Updated]

Jesse Muro, a 15-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Tuesday, Aug. 10, in the 1100 block of 117th Street in Athens, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Muro was shot about 1:30 p.m. and died 20 minutes later at the scene.

It appears the shooting was gang-related, Winter said.

The Times has contacted investigators to get more information about the shooting and will provide details as they become available.

[Update August 18: Sheriff's homicide detective Dan McElderry, who is handling the investigation, said there have been no arrests made in connection with the case and investigators do not have a description of the assailant.

McAlderry said although Muro had no known gang affiliation, he believes the teenager was targeted by gang members. Anyone with information about the identity of the shooter or details about the incident is asked to contact Det. McAlderry at (323) 890-5500.]

-- Sarah Ardalani