Man Wounded in Apparent Gang Shooting

A 26-year-old man was shot and wounded in an apparent gang-related attack in Norwalk, a sheriff’s sergeant said Wednesday.

The shooting at 14355 Pontlavoy Avenue took place about 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, said sheriff’s Sgt. Kim Guerrero.

“The suspects walked up to the victim and shot him. Then they ran from the scene,” Guerrero said. “It looks like it’s gang-related.”

The victim was treated at the scene and transported to a hospital. His condition was not immediately reported.

Guerrero said the the suspects were between 18 and 25 years-old.

Anyone with information on the shooting was urged to call the Norwalk sheriff’s station at (562) 863-8711. All tips can be submitted anonymously.

--City News Service, photo via Shutterstock