A deadly shooting early Tuesday morning left one man dead and another hospitalized in critical condition. The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Clara Street, near Atlantic Avenue.
Deputies responded to reports of multiple gunshots in the neighborhood and found an unresponsive man lying in the street. Despite paramedics’ efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A second victim was discovered behind a property at 4438 Clara Street, suffering from a gunshot wound to the stomach. He was transported to a nearby trauma center in an unknown condition.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has cordoned off the area as homicide detectives investigate. At this time, no suspect information has been released. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.