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16-Year-Old Boy Shot To Death In Compton

COMPTON (CBSLA.com) — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot Sunday in Compton.

The shooting happened around 12:35 p.m. in the 1500 block of East Queensdale Street, said Deputy Lillian Peck on behalf of the L.A. County Sheriff's Department.

Detectives were investigating the killing.

Anyone with information about the case was urged to contact the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Anonymous tips can be provided by calling Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.

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