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4-Year-Old Fatally Shot, LAPD Search For Gunman
A manhunt was under way Wednesday for the gunman who shot and killed a 4-year-old boy who was walking with his sister in an Echo Park neighborhood.

Roberto Lopez was shot in the 1200 block of West Court Street near North Boylston Street about 4:25 p.m. Tuesday, the Los Angeles Police Department reported.

"We're throwing everything we have at this investigation," police Assistant Chief Earl Paysinger told the Los Angeles Times.

Deputy Chief Sergio Diaz told The Times that at least one person opened fire on a red car traveling down the street, and one of the shots fatally struck the boy in the chest.

The boy was taken to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, where he later died.

Police used police German shepherds late Tuesday night to search the area, searching for evidence that might lead the shooter.