Crime & Safety
Teen Killed, Another Injured In OC Shooting: Police
Police Wednesday were investigating a suspected gang-related fatal shooting of a teen and the wounding of another boy.
GARDEN GROVE, CA — A teenage boy was killed and another was injured in a suspected gang-related fatal shooting in Garden Grove, authorities said.
The shooting happened shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday in the 12500 block of Sandalwood Lane, according to the Garden Grove Police Department.
The victims were 16 and 17-years-old, GGPD Sgt. Nick Jenson said.
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One of the victims was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead. The other victim is expected to survive, Jenson said.
The two were in front of a home hanging out when the suspects walked up and opened fire, Jensen said.
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Anyone with helpful information for investigators was asked to call detectives at 714-741-5413.
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