LAPD arrests suspect in killing of 4-year-old boy

Los Angeles police detectives said they have made an arrest in the fatal shooting of a 4-year-old that took place this week south of Echo Park.

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Roberto Lopez Jr. was walking with his sister from his home to a local community center when he was hit in the chest by a single gunshot. LAPD officials planned to release the identity of the suspect at an early-morning news conference at Rampart Division. Investigators say at least one person on foot opened fire Tuesday afternoon on a red car driving south in the 1200 block of Court Street in what was believed to be a gang-related case...more