Police Seek Help Locating Man Accused In Inglewood Fatal Shooting
INGLEWOOD (CBSLA.com) — Officers sought the public's help Saturday with locating a suspect who shot and killed a man in Inglewood earlier this week.
According to the Inglewood Police Department, officers were sent to the area of Manchester Boulevard and Crenshaw Boulevard just after 8:30 p.m. Thursday for reports of gunshots several gunshots fired.
Once on scene, witnesses explained to officers that an unknown person was seen fleeing from the area.
Authorities explained a preliminary investigation revealed the victim ran across the street and collapsed on the sidewalk.
Officers found the victim, a man in his 20s, lying unresponsive on the sidewalk from an apparent gunshot wound.
He was transported to a hospital where he later died.
The victim's identity is being withheld pending family notification.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to contact police at (310) 412-5240.
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