Crime & Safety

Man Shot, Killed on Lynwood Street

A motive for the shooting was unknown.

A man was shot and killed Monday on a street in Lynwood.

The shooting occurred about 4:40 p.m. in the 2700 block of Norton Avenue, according to sheriff’s Deputy Sara Rodriguez.

The victim was taken to a hospital where he later died, Rodriguez said. His name was withheld pending notification of next of kin.

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A motive for the shooting was unknown.

Anyone with information on this shooting was asked to call the sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS. All tips can be made anonymously.

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