A young boy was fatally shot early Saturday in East Los Angeles near Sixth Street and Fraser Avenue. - The shooter fled in a dark-colored SUV heading east on Sixth Street.
- The motive is unknown, and detectives are seeking witnesses. - Anyone with information is urged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
This tragic incident is part of a larger news roundup for Los Angeles on May 17, 2026, which also includes a fast-moving commercial fire in Van Nuys, prowlers caught on camera in Mid-Wilshire, a fifth measles case in the county, and the Dodgers' season-high 15-run win over the Angels.