Ricardo Lazarraga, 15

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Ricardo Lazarraga, a 15-year-old Latino boy, was shot in the neck Feb. 14 at 1531 E. 46th St. in South-Central Los Angeles, and died two days later in County-USC hospital at 3:30 a.m. Feb. 16.

Police said two male Latino attackers had walked up to Lizarraga on the street at about 8:15 p.m. Apparently mistaking him for a gang combatant, they shot him.

Another boy with a bicycle might have been with or near him at the time of the shooting, but he has not been found. Neighbors described Ricardo as a quiet boy who rarely went outside. ‘Just a senseless killing,’ fretted Det. Johnny Villa of LAPD’s Newton Division. ‘The kid was not even a doggone gang member.’ Police are seeking any information, including anonymous tips. Call (323) 846-6556.

* Update: This case is cleared. Two Latino men or youths were arrested.