Authorities say a man was shot and killed in Boyle Heights Thursday morning.
Police responded to the 500 block of S. Lorena Street following a 10:04 am report of shots fired in an apartment in the area, according to a spokesperson from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
The victim, identified only as a male in his 30s, was found unconscious and not breathing. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, the spokesperson said.
No additional information on the victim or a potential suspect was available Thursday afternoon, though police believe the shooting was gang-related.
This is the 17th homicide reported in Boyle Heights in 2023.
This post was updated at 4:50 pm to confirm the status of the victim.
