The Los Angeles community of Lynwood is grappling with the aftermath of an early Saturday morning shooting that claimed the life of a man. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) reported that deputies responded to a call around 1:00 A.M. in the 5100 block of East Imperial Highway, where they found a Hispanic male suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper torso.
Immediately transported to a local hospital by paramedics from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the victim was subsequently pronounced dead. The victim’s identity has not been disclosed at this point, as the investigation is still ongoing. According to KTLA, the authorities have yet to release further details, including any suspect or vehicle description related to the incident.
The call for service that brought deputies to the scene was made at approximately 12:57 A.M., according to a press release from the LASD. The press release, obtained by Nixle, further elaborates that the case is being handled by the LASD Homicide Bureau under the oversight of Lieutenant Patricia Thomas. At this point, no suspect has been identified publicly, nor has a motive been established for the shooting…