Brian Miranda, 17

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Brian Miranda, an 17-year-old Latino young man, was shot at 24124 Arch St. in Newhall in the Santa Clarita Valley at about 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. An 18-year-old friend of his was also struck.

Miranda was transported to Henry Mayo hospital, where he died; his friend survived and remains hospitalized. Sheriff’s Lt. Dave Smith said the pair were standing outside when suspects in a brown Toyota Camry drove by and shot them. Investigators seek tips of any kind on this rare event in the relatively crime-free Santa Clarita area. Call (323) 890-5500.