July 12, 2022
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide investigators are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a male White adult in the city of Lancaster.
Deputies from the Lancaster Station responded to a “Gun-Shot Victim” call for service near the 1100 block of W. Avenue J 8 in Lancaster. The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at approximately 12:20 P.M.
When deputies arrived, they located a male White adult, 54 years old, suffering from a gun-shot wound to the upper torso.
Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics responded and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.
A second male White adult victim, 76 years old, was located and had sustained a blunt force trauma to his upper torso.
The 76 year-old victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is listed in stable condition.
Based on preliminary information, the investigators learned both victims were involved in an altercation at a residence. During the altercation, the 76 year-old victim was struck with a blunt instrument and the 54 year-old victim had been shot.
There is no suspect outstanding.
This 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)
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
The identity and cause of death will be determined by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner
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