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13-Year-Old Shoots 17-Year-Old Near North Hills School

4/16/2026

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Story summary

A 13-year-old boy allegedly opened fire outside Sepulveda Middle School in North Hills around 3 p.m., injuring a 17-year-old, with the suspect remaining at large.
The victim was hospitalized with a thigh wound.
A school police officer applied a tourniquet at the scene.
The firearm was recovered nearby.
The lockdown was lifted by 5 p.m., with officials saying there is no ongoing threat.

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Story summary

A 13-year-old boy allegedly opened fire outside Sepulveda Middle School in North Hills around 3 p.m., injuring a 17-year-old, with the suspect remaining at large.
The victim was hospitalized with a thigh wound.
A school police officer applied a tourniquet at the scene.
The firearm was recovered nearby.
The lockdown was lifted by 5 p.m., with officials saying there is no ongoing threat.