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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a man in the 2700 block of Norton Avenue, Lynwood.

Homicide detectives learned that at approximately 4:40 p.m., deputies responded to the location, regarding a gunshot victim call. Upon arrival, deputies saw a male Hispanic adult suffering from gunshot wounds.

The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Witnesses observed a black Sports Utility Vehicle arrive at the location, at which time a male Hispanic adult exited the vehicle and shot the victim multiple times. The suspect then re-entered the vehicle and was last seen driving westbound on Norton Avenue and out of view. 

There is no additional information at this time and the investigation is on-going.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.  If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

_______________Original Press Release_________________

Date/Time of Occurrence: Monday, January 25, 2016 at 4:40 p.m.   

Location: 2700 block of Norton Avenue, Lynwood

Victim 1: Male Hispanic adult  

Suspect(s): Unknown

Unit: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Mendoza

Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are responding to the 2700 block of Norton Avenue in the city of Lynwood, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a man.

The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The investigation is on-going and there is no additional information available at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

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Sara Rodriguez, Deputy

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