A glance draws fire; driver dies

A young man was shot dead early Saturday after a wordless exchange of glances at a red light, Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies said.

The victim, Diego Rey Garcia, 20, of Los Angeles, was driving a car with one passenger when the vehicle pulled up to a red light at Firestone Boulevard and Alameda Street about 1:40 a.m., said Lt. Chris Nee.

A black Honda with four to five young Latino men inside pulled up next to them, and one exchanged looks with the driver.

“Nothing was said, but apparently the suspect took exception . . . got out of the car and fired several rounds at the victim,” Nee said.

The victim, whose name was not released pending notification of his family, died at the scene. A second young man was shot in the arm and taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, where he was reportedly in stable condition.

Anyone with information is asked to call (323) 890-5500.

-- Janet Wilson