Photograph caption dated June 10, 1943 reads, "Vicent Duarte, 15, who said he 'liked the Zoot Suit and liked to run with the gang,' is shown in hospital, being comforted by his mother, Mrs. Vera Trugello, after he was shot in both legs during an Azusa theater riot."
Duarte, Vincent Trugello, Vera Zoot Suit Riots, Los Angeles, Calif., 1943 Riots--California--Los Angeles Mexican Americans--California--Los Angeles Clothing and dress--California--Los Angeles Gangs--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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