13-year-old killed by gang violence

LOS ANGELES The shooting happened just after 12:15 p.m. Sunday in the 8800 block of South Broadway. DaQuawn Allen was standing outside and was shot twice in the chest.

The teen was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries.

The Los Angeles Police Department said Allen was a known gang member.

Friends and family held a vigil for the teen Sunday night. They said he was an outgoing child and the shooting was senseless.

"He's so young, why would somebody want to do that," said Treasure Porter, the victim's sister. "There is no reason to continue to target little kids. He's too young for that he's only 13."

No arrests have been made in the shooting.

Report Typo |  Send Tip |  Get Alerts | Most Popular
Follow @abc7 on Twitter  |  Become a fan on Facebook

Copyright © 2024 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.