Boy, 17, shot to death outside large house party in Garden Grove

A 17-year-old boy was shot to death in the street outside a large house party in Garden Grove, authorities said Sunday.

The shooting was reported about 10:50 p.m. Saturday in the 12500 block of Leroy Avenue, according to Garden Grove police Sgt. Charles Loffler of the Gang Suppression Unit.

“The shooting victim was transported to an area hospital by family prior to police arrival, where he succumbed to his injuries,” Loffler said. The boy’s name was not released.

The suspect, described as a male in his late teens, fled the scene before officers arrived, Loffler said.

An investigation was underway and any witnesses are asked to call Detective T. Ramirez at 714-741-5839.

Source: Orange County Register