Roberto Quintero, an 18-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Friday, Sept. 30, in the 800 block of East Adams Street in Historic South-Central, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Quintero was standing in a parking lot about 3:20 p.m. when he was shot several times.
Authorities were called and the victim was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead at 5:25 p.m. Coroner's records show Quintero suffered several gunshot wounds to his torso.
Winter had no other information about the incident.
Anyone with details about the killing is asked to contact the Los Angeles Police Department at (877) LAPD-24-7 (527-3247). Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
-- Los Angeles Times