LANCASTER – A man was fatally shot in a gang-related shooting in Lancaster Thursday night, and a suspect was arrested.
The shooting occurred around 7:20 a.m. in the 44000 block of Beech Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
The victim was taken to a hospital with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body, and later died, police said.
Homicide investigators determined that the victim was approached by the suspect on Avenue J-2, between Beech Avenue and Sierra Highway, and the assailant fired multiple rounds at the victim.
No information was released regarding the suspect.
Anyone with information regarding the fatal attack was urged to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.
