Authorities investigate 2 deadly shootings on the same block in South Los Angeles
Homicide detectives are investigating two deadly shootings in South Los Angeles that took place on the same block within 24 hours of each other.
Deputies from the South LA Sheriff's Station responded to calls of a shooting in the 1200 block of W. 87th Street around 9:29 p.m. Monday.
When they arrived at the scene, they found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital by first responders but she later died.
The sheriff's department said a man was also found at the scene suffering from a gunshot wound to his foot. He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Deputies said a man was seen running from the scene but do not have a description of him.
Sergeant Marc Boskovich said the woman might have been attending a vigil being held to honor a man who was killed the night before.
Sunday night deputies responded to the same block around 8 p.m. for a shooting. A man was declared dead at the scene by authorities.
Investigators are unclear if the shootings are related. They are looking for any witnesses who may have seen the shootings or the man who fled.
Anyone with information about the incidents is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
