Watch CBS News

1 Person Shot, Killed In Boyle Heights Backyard

LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Police Saturday said one person was shot and killed in a Boyle Heights backyard.

The shooting, which took place in the 3900 block of Tampico, occurred about 10:45 p.m. Friday, Los Angeles police Sgt. Michael Morisseau of Hollenbeck Station said.

It was unclear what led to the incident.

The victim's name was being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

(©2011 CBS Local Media, a division of CBS Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Wire services contributed to this report.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.