LAPD: Father gave son gun for gang killing

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A father is accused of handing his 14-year-old son a gun, leading to the fatal shooting of a man in an alleged gang-related drive-by. The father and son are now charged with murder. The shooting occurred after a graffiti spree where the father and son tagged rival gang territory. The victim, believed to be a member of a rival gang, was shot while crossing the street. The father, a member of a Hollywood gang, has a history of drug and gun-related offenses. The investigation is ongoing, including the source of the murder weapon.


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