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Driver Of Pickup Truck Towing Trailer May Have Witnessed Fatal Shooting Of 17-Year-Old Johnny Avalos

ANAHEIM (CBSLA) — The public's help is needed Monday to identify a possible witness to the murder of a 17-year-old Anaheim boy.

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(credit: Anaheim Police Department)

Johnny Avalos was shot and killed at about 12:15 a.m. Sunday in the 2200 block of West Colchester Drive, according to Anaheim police. Police did not release information about the shooter or any other details about the shooting.

A dark pickup truck, towing a small trailer, was seen in the area, and detectives are trying to identify the driver. The driver is believed to be a witness and is not a suspect, police said.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family cover funeral costs.

Anyone with information about the vehicle can contact Anaheim police homicide Detective Gell at (714) 765-1417.

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