18-year-old shot, critically injured in Carson; $20K reward offered

CARSON, Calif. (KABC) -- A $20,000 reward is being offered for the arrest and conviction of whoever shot and critically injured an 18-year-old in Carson.

Sheriff's officials said they received a call of shots fired near the intersection of Dolores and 228th streets on April 13 shortly before 12:30 a.m.

Responding deputies found Justin Uy down on the sidewalk. Investigators said he was standing on the corner of the intersection at the time of the shooting.

He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. No suspect information was immediately available.

If you have any information about this shooting, you're urged to contact the LASD's Carson Station or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.