"He told police he had been in the area of lifeguard tower 55 on the 11400 block of Vista Del Mar around 7:20 p.m. Saturday when a confrontation broke out near him and he heard a gunshot. Moments later, he realized he had been shot, according to Eisenman."
"The victim was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition after suffering a single gunshot wound, according to the spokesperson, Officer Norma Eisenman. The suspect, whose description was not available, fled in an unknown direction before officers arrived to the scene."
"Eisenman said that a preliminary investigation suggested the shooting stemmed from a gang dispute, but did not offer any further details. While violence has occasionally occurred at the beach, popular hangout near LAX known for large parties and bonfires, the surrounding area has historically had lower violent crime rates than other parts of the city."
A 15-year-old boy was shot at Dockweiler State Beach on Saturday evening around 7:20 p.m. near lifeguard tower 55. The victim was wounded during a confrontation that erupted into gunfire and was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition with a single gunshot wound. The suspect fled before police arrived, and no arrests were made as of Sunday midday. Preliminary investigation suggests the shooting stemmed from a gang dispute. While violence occasionally occurs at the beach, the surrounding area historically maintains lower violent crime rates than other city areas. The incident occurs amid a broader downward trend in gun violence, with LAPD reporting 51 fewer shooting victims citywide this year compared to 2023.
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