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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a male Hispanic adult, Saturday, November 19, 2016.

Detectives have learned during their investigation that witnesses saw the victim at a skate park with several other people when the victim became involved in an argument with another male. During the argument, the unknown male suspect produced a handgun and shot the victim multiple times in the torso.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

There is no additional suspect 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 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, or “P3 Mobile” for the hearing impaired, on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
 
 
Forwarded By:
Lisa Jansen, Deputy
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 
Hall of Justice - First floor  
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700

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****************Original Press Release******************

DATE: Saturday, November 19, 2016
TIME: 7:59 p.m.
LOCATION: 12200 Block of Sproul Street, Norwalk
VICTIM: Male Adult
SUSPECT: Unknown
UNIT: LASD-Homicide Unit Sergeant Cotter
 
NARRATIVE:
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are responding to the 12200 Block of Sproul Street, Norwalk, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a man.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

There is no further 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 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, or “P3 Mobile” for the hearing impaired, on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
 
 
Written By:
Lisa Jansen, Deputy
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 
Hall of Justice - First floor  
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700

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