Police Seek Suspect In Lawndale Double Shooting
LAWNDALE (CBSLA.com) — Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detectives are searching for a suspect involved in a shooting in Lawndale that injured two people Monday.
Deputies responded to the scene in the 15100 block of Mansel Avenue around 4:30 p.m. after a call of a gunshot victim.
Two men were found shot at the scene.
According to a LASD spokesperson, the victims were shot while standing in the driveway of the location.
Both victims were taken to a hospital for treatment. Their conditions were not immediately known.
According to the spokesperson, the suspect was last seen running southbound on Mansel Avenue. A second shooting occurred as the suspect reached 153rd Street, the spokesperson said.
It is unknown if anyone was hit during the second shooting.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the LASD's South L.A. Sheriff's Station at (323) 820-6700. Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), by texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637) or by using the Crime Stoppers website.
