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Jesus De La Cruz, 17

Jesus De La Cruz, a 17-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Sunday, April 17, in the 1100 block of 60th Street in Florence-Firestone, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Another juvenile was shot in the incident and was taken to a hospital for treatment. De La Cruz was pronounced dead at the scene, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.

The department did not have any more details about the shooting.

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

-- Los Angeles Times

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