LANCASTER – A 40-year-old man shot to death at an apartment complex in Lancaster was identified Monday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.
The shooting was reported at about 12:10 a.m. Sunday and occurred in the 44700 block of 15th Street East, near Avenue J, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The shooting victim did not live at the apartment complex and three suspects may have fled the location prior to the arrival of deputies, according to sources at the scene.
He was later identified by the medical examiner as Edward Atkins.
Anyone with information about the shooting was asked to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or send tips to lacrimestoppers.org.