Teenage Boy Fatally Shot At House Party In Garden Grove

GARDEN GROVE, CA — A 17-year-old boy was shot to death in the street outside a large house party in Garden Grove, authorities said Sunday.

The shooting was reported about 10:50 p.m. Saturday in the 12500 block of Leroy Avenue, according to Garden Grove police Sgt. Charles Loffler.

"The shooting victim was transported to an area hospital by family prior to police arrival, where he succumbed to his injuries," Loffler said. His name was not released.

The suspect, described as a male in his late teens, fled the scene before officers arrived, he said.

An investigation was underway and any witnesses were asked to call Detective T. Ramirez at 714-741-5839.