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A 15-year-old killed Pop Smoke — then got caught smuggling fentanyl into juvenile hall
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Matthew Ormseth , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Los Angeles Times has more information on the young man's plea and the circumstances surrounding the charges, for those seeking additional context on this local case.
A 15-year-old involved in the 2020 shooting of rapper Pop Smoke has pleaded no contest to charges. The charges accuse the young man of smuggling fentanyl into juvenile hall. The incident that led to the charges occurred while the individual was serving time for the Hollywood Hills shooting.
Further details about the case are available from the Los Angeles Times. The Los Angeles Times has more information on the young man's plea and the circumstances surrounding the charges, for those seeking additional context on this local case.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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