LANCASTER, Calif. (KABC) -- Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a teen girl in Lancaster and are searching for the victim's older brother as a "person of interest" in the case.
The shooting was reported around 5:30 p.m. in the 1700 block of West Avenue J15.
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The victim was described as a juvenile female in her teens. She was brought to a local hospital and pronounced dead there.
There was no suspect arrested at the scene. Officials say detectives are looking to speak with the girl's brother, identified as Eddie Alvires, 18.
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Anyone with information is asked to call Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).