Name of Boy, 15, Shot on Balcony Released
The 15-year-old boy who died in a North Hollywood shooting Monday night was identified as Diego Armando Avila of Van Nuys, authorities said Thursday.
Avila and a 22-year-old man were shot as both stood on the second-story balcony of an apartment complex in the 13000 block of Vanowen Street. Authorities said a dark sedan had driven past and then returned. Two men emerged from the car and fired 15 to 20 shots with one or more handguns, said Det. Mike Coffey of the ‘s North Hollywood Division.
The adult, who was shot in the leg, remains in serious condition at an area hospital, Coffey said. A bullet grazed a third man inside the apartment.
Police are asking anyone with more information to call (818) 623-4016.
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