A 25-year-old man was killed in a shooting in Lancaster but no information about a possible suspect was released by authorities Monday morning.
The victim, who has not been identified, was shot dead near Avenue J-12 and Challenger Way about 7:40 p.m. on Sunday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputies responded to the scene and found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper torso, sheriff’s officials said. He was taken to a nearby hospital and later pronounced dead.
No description about a possible suspect has been released by the department. Detectives believe the killing may be gang-related.
Anyone with information is asked to contact homicide investigators at 323-890-5500.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 800-222-8477, downloading the “P3 Tips” mobile app on Google play or the Apple App Store or by visiting http://lacrimestoppers.org.
