Coroner identifies 16-year-old killed in Petit Park shooting that also wounded 2-year-old

GRANADA HILLS — A 16-year-old boy who was fatally shot at Petit Park in Granada Hills was identified Friday.

Thomas Kornswiet was identified as the shooting victim by the Los Angeles County Medical-Coroner’s office.

Los Angeles Police Department officers were called at 11:20 p.m. Wednesday to Petit Avenue and Chatsworth Street regarding a shots fired call, an LAPD spokesman told City News Service.

Upon their arrival officers found Kornswiet, who was pronounced dead at the scene. A 2-year-old toddler, who police said was on the recreation center’s playground with his mother when he was shot, is listed in stable condition.

Police say the shooting might be gang-related.

On Thursday, the LAPD asked for the public’s help in identifying Kornswiet’s killer. Anyone with information about this shooting was asked to call the LAPD’s Operation Valley Bureau at 818-374-9550. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be made to 877-527-3247.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-222-8477 or send tips to lacrimestoppers.org.

There was no suspect information.