2 Dead, 1 Critical In Drive-By Shooting In South LA
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Two men were killed and another injured in a drive-by shooting into a vehicle in South LA.
The shooting took place in the 1100 block of West 68th Street just before 7:10 p.m., authorities said.
When police arrived at the scene, they found two men with multiple gunshot wounds. One of the men was pronounced dead at the scene. The second was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. A third man, suffering from a single gunshot wound, was taken to a local hospital where he was treated and released.
Investigators said the two deceased victims were standing outside of a parked car when the suspect's vehicle drove up and a passenger opened fire, striking both men. The suspect shot the third victim a short distance away as the suspects fled the scene.
The suspect vehicle was described as a dark colored sedan.
Officials said a handgun was used in the attack. The weapon has not been recovered, and the suspects remain at large.
The investigation is ongoing.
