Jesus Morales, 17
Jesus Morales, a 17-year-old Latino, was shot and killed in the 300 block of West Magnolia Avenue in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
The shots rang out Monday, Nov. 5, about 10:40 p.m., sheriff's officials said.
Morales was shot several times in the upper body. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead the next day, Tuesday, Nov. 6.
Officials said they believed the killing may have been a gang-related, walk-up shooting.
Anyone with information about the slaying is asked to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
--Wesley Lowery
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