Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide investigators are continuing their investigation into the shooting death of a male Black adult. The incident was reported Monday, October 19, 2020, at approximately 2:35 P.M. The incident occurred on the 1100 Block of West Avenue H-14, in the City of Lancaster.
Detectives have learned that deputies assigned to Lancaster Sherriff’s Station responded to the location regarding a gunshot victim call.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered the victim lying on the ground in front of the location. The victim was unresponsive and suffering from what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds to the upper torso. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Detectives are canvassing the area for potential witnesses and or video evidence.
There is no suspect information at this time.
The investigation is ongoing 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
Forwarded by:
Deputy Joana Warren
ORIGINAL PRESS BELOW
DATE: Monday, October 19, 2020
REPORTED AT: 2:35 p.m.
LOCATION: 1100 Block of W. Avenue H-14, Lancaster CA 93534
VICTIM: Male Adult
SUSPECT: Unknown
UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Charles Calderaro
NARRATIVE:
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide investigators are responding to investigate the shooting death of a male adult that occurred on Monday, October 19, 2020, at approximately 2:35 P.M. on the 1100 Block of W. Avenue H-14 in the city of Lancaster.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing and there is no further 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:
Deputy Joana Warren
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