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18-year-old Sebastian Caldera was riding his bicycle last night in Pacoima near Pierce Street and Laurel Canyon Boulevard at around 7 p.m. when he was approached by a gunman who shot him several times. Caldera was attended to by paramedics, however he died on scene. The LAPD are investigating the fatal shooting, and believe it was gang-related, but do not have any information about or description of the suspect. Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to contact Foothill Division homicide detectives at (818) 834-3115.
