Man Shot To Death Near High School In North Hollywood

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA — A man in his 20s was shot to death near East Valley High School in North Hollywood, authorities said Sunday.

The shooting occurred just after 9 p.m. Saturday near Vineland Avenue and Chandler Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Police said the victim was approached by two suspects. One of them shot the victim before both fled the scene on foot.

Paramedics rushed the young man to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

It was not immediately known if the shooting was gang-related.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting was urged to call the LAPD's North Hollywood station at 818-754-8300, or 877-527-3247 during non-business hours or on weekends. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477, or by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E- S on most keypads) with a cell phone.

— City News Service