Crime & Safety
Teen Killed in Shooting at Graduation Party in Artesia Over Weekend ID'd
A preliminary investigation revealed that four unknown men arrived at the party and 'a confrontation ensued' and three people were shot.
ARTESIA, CA - The coroner on Monday released the name of a teen killed in a shooting at a graduation party in Artesia in which two men were wounded.
He was 17-year-old Angel Soto of Moreno Valley, according to coroner's Lt. Larry Dietz.
The shooting was reported at 10:20 p.m. Saturday in the 18000 block of Alburtis Avenue, according to Deputy Lisa Jansen of the Sheriff's Information Bureau.
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The victim identified as Soto was shot in his upper torso and was pronounced dead at the scene, Jansen said. Two others were taken to a hospital in fair condition, she added.
A preliminary investigation revealed that four unknown men arrived at the backyard party and "a confrontation ensued, which resulted in the shooting of the three victims," Jansen said.
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Anyone with information about the shooting was urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Anonymous tips can be made at (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or at http://lacrimestoppers.com.
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