A teenager who was fatally shot in an apparent gang-related attack in South Los Angeles March 30 has been identified as 17-year-old Jorge Garcia.

Garcia died from gunshot wounds to the chest and leg. The early afternoon shooting occurred near 47th and Honduras streets.

The shooter, a rival gang member, was arrested later that day, according to police. Anyone with information about the shooting should contact LAPD Newton Division detectives at (323) 846-6556.


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