2 teens charged with murder of Fashion District vendor
Two teenagers are accused of stabbing a 56-year-old Fashion District vendor to death.
On Oct. 1, 56-year-old Du Young Lee was stabbed to death in the middle of the day near the intersection of Olympic Boulevard and Wall Street in downtown Los Angeles.
The two suspects, a boy and a girl, were arrested shortly after killing Lee.
"Mr. Lee was killed in the middle of the day on a busy street in downtown L.A. while simply trying to run his business." District Attorney George Gascón said. "His death is a tremendous loss for his friends, family and all who knew him. I want to make it clear that my office will work diligently to hold accountable individuals who engage in violent acts - even if they are minors."
Since the suspects are minors, their identities have not been released. However, both face one count of murder and one count of second-degree robbery.
The pair made their first court appearance earlier today and are scheduled to return on Oct. 26.
