Teen dies in early-morning shootout on Hollywood Walk of Fame, California cops say

An early-morning shootout left a 17-year-old boy dead on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, California police reported.

Officers responding to reports of shots fired on Hollywood Boulevard at 1:08 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29, found the teen with a firearm by his side, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a news release.

He was taken to a hospital, where he died, police said.

The shootout began when two groups of people met on the street and one group began firing as the other ran away, police said.

The 17-year-old, who was shot multiple times, and another man opened fire on the people who were fleeing, police said. It’s not clear how the teen ended up being shot.

Detectives are looking for the second gunman, KTLA reported. Hollywood Boulevard was expected to remain closed until Monday afternoon.

Police ask that anyone with information call 213-382-9470 or leave an anonymous tip at 800-222-8477.

This story was originally published August 29, 2022 at 3:06 PM with the headline "Teen dies in early-morning shootout on Hollywood Walk of Fame, California cops say."