Community mourning 17-year-old killed in Anaheim shooting; no arrests made

Monday, July 11, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) -- A community in Anaheim is mourning an innocent teenager who was killed in a shooting.

The shooting happened shortly before 10 p.m. Friday in the 1100 block of Acacia Street near La Palma Avenue, according to the Anaheim Police Department. The victim was taken to a hospital with at least one gunshot wound but later succumbed to his injuries.

Family members identified the victim as 17-year-old Juan Reynaga.

Police say he was not involved with any gangs, but believe the suspects are gang members.

No arrests have been made and a suspect description was not provided.

A memorial for the teen continued to grow near the crime scene Monday. A GoFundMe page has been established to help the victim's family with funeral services.

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