Matthew Howard, 18

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Matthew Howard, 18, a young Samoan, was fatally shot about 9:50 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, in the 5900 block of California Avenue in Long Beach.

Officers from the Long Beach Police Department responded to a radio call of shots fired. Upon arrival, they found Howard and a 15-year-old wounded from gunfire. Both were taken by ambulance to an area hospital, where Howard was pronounced dead. The 15-year-old is still recovering, authorities said.

Police did not have a description of a suspect or suspects.

Anyone with information is asked to call Dets. William Matsubara or Russell Moss at (562) 570-7244.

—Ruben Vives / Los Angeles Times