Man wounded in Whittier after being shot outside of church

Authorities are searching for the gunman wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred in Whittier Sunday evening. 

A man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was shot while outside of Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Norwalk Boulevard at around 6 p.m. 

He was taken to a hospital for medical treatment, his status was not known.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department investigators were working to determine motive and locate the suspect.