- Thursday June 27th, 2024 :: 07:15 a.m. PDT
#UPD #LASD Homicide Bureau Investigators Responded to a Shooting Death Investigation, 800 Blk E Ave J-12, #Lancaster
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide Investigators are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting deaths of two Male Adults.
At approximately 5:54 p.m., on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Lancaster Sheriff Station deputies responded to the 800 Block of E Avenue J-12, Lancaster, regarding a gunshot victim call. Upon their arrival, deputies discovered two male Black adults suffering from gunshot wounds on the 800 Block of E Avenue J-12. Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics responded and transported the victims to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased. Shortly after the original call for service, Lancaster Station deputies received additional calls regarding multiple gunshot victims arriving to the emergency room at a nearby hospital.
At this point in time, we have identified an additional 5 victims who suffered gunshot wounds and who are in stable condition; Bringing the total victim count to 7, which includes the two victims who are deceased. All victims appeared to be at the same location when the shooting first occurred.
Homicide Detectives have learned this shooting is gang related and are currently gathering more information on any suspects and continuing to work the scene. There is no further information available, and the investigation is ongoing.
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), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
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Los Angeles California 90012
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Robert G. Luna, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE:
DATE: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
REPORTED AT: Approximately 5:54 p.m.
LOCATION: 800 Block E Avenue J-12, Lancaster
VICTIM(S): 2 Male Adults
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Modica
NARRATIVE:
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide investigators are responding to a shooting death investigation. The incident was reported Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at approximately 5:54 p.m., on the 800 Block of E Avenue J-12, Lancaster.
Both victims were transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased.
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), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
Forwarded by:
Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012
http://www.lasd.org
213-229-1700
*Text & Email, Register for LASD Nixle messages: To receive more detailed, up-to-date information via E-MAIL and/or TEXT directly from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), sign up for "Nixle" alerts at http://www.Nixle.com and register for "LASD – Headquarters Newsroom (SHB), Los Angeles County Sheriff" AND your local LASD station area. Or, to receive URGENT TEXT ALERTS ONLY, text your zip code to 888777. Standard text messaging rates may apply depending on your calling plan.
Robert G. Luna, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Address/Location
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211 W Temple St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 213-229-1700