Teen's tragic death on new L.A. bridge raises concerns over dangerous social media stunts.

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A 17-year-old boy died after falling from the 6th Street Viaduct in Los Angeles while attempting to climb one of the arches to post a social media broadcast. The bridge has become a hotspot for street racing, graffiti, and illegal takeovers, as well as social media stunts. The location has also been the site of a fatal shooting during unauthorized filming of a music video. Police have increased patrols in the area to prevent reckless actions.
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