Teen dies in social media stunt gone wrong on Los Angeles bridge

TL;DR
A 17-year-old boy fell to his death while climbing the 6th Street Bridge in Los Angeles during a social media stunt. The teen slipped and fell while climbing one of the arches to post a social media broadcast. The bridge has been a hotspot for street racing, graffiti, and illegal takeovers since it opened last July. The police chief has announced added patrols to counter such reckless actions.
- Teen falls to his death after climbing 6th Street Bridge during apparent social media stunt, LAPD Chief Michel Moore says KABC-TV
- California teen dies during social media stunt on 6th street bridge: Police Fox News
- Teen falls to death from bridge during social media stunt, LAPD says ABC7
- Teen dies during apparent social media stunt on 6th Street bridge KTLA Los Angeles
- Teen falls to his death during apparent social media stunt on Los Angeles bridge, police say CBS News
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