Emily Grigsby, 19

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Emily Grigsby, a 19-year-old young black woman, was shot while attending a party at 5854 Pickford St. in Mid-City Los Angeles at about 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15. According to police, Grigsby and a 17-year-old black youth were standing outside when a black man walked up and shot them both. Grigsby was transported to a local hospital, where she died at 11:54 p.m. The 17-year-old youth was listed in stable condition, according to Officer Mike Lopez of LAPD’s media relations office. The motive for the shooting is still unclear, Lopez added.