Archive for Monday, July 23, 2007

IN BRIEF / Los Angeles County / LOS ANGELES - One man killed, one wounded in shooting

One man was shot and killed and another was wounded in South Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon in a possible gang-related crime, said Officer Sara Faden of the Los Angeles Police Department.

Faden said the victims were standing in the 6600 block of Broadway when they were approached by a man who fired eight rounds at them with a 9-millimeter handgun.

The man who died was transported to an area hospital, where he later died.

Police would not release the name of either victim.

The shooter remains at large.

Anyone with information can call the LAPD’s anonymous tip line at (877) 529-3855.

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