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PANORAMA CITY (CNS) - Two teenage boys were shot, one fatally, in the Panorama City area, and an investigation was underway Monday, authorities said.
Officers went to the 8300 block of Willis Avenue about 9 p.m. Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
"When the officers arrived, they determined two victims had gunshot wounds and were transported to a local hospital by a private vehicle," an LAPD statement said.
"A 17-year-old male victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at a local hospital," police said. "The 16-year-old male victim was treated for a gunshot wound to his leg."
Information was not immediately available on the identity of the fatally wounded boy.
No arrests were reported.
Anyone with information on the shooting was urged to call LAPD Valley Bureau detectives, at 818-374-9550, or 877-LAPD-247. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS or use the website www.lacrimestoppers.org.