At least two people were killed Wednesday night in a shooting in a residential area in Lancaster, marking the latest in a series of shootings in the Antelope Valley community.
The shooting was reported shortly before 6 p.m. in the 800 block of E Avenue J-12, LASD said. There, two men were found shot and were taken to an area hospital. They later died of their injuries.
Details on what led up to the shooting were not immediately clear. Authorities did not release the names of the deceased.
A detailed description of a possible gunman was not available.
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"Homicide detectives have learned this shooting is gang-related and are currently gathering more information on any suspects and continuing to work the scene,'' sheriff's officials said in a statement.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact LASD’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be made by contacting Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
Wednesday's violence follows a string of shootings reported Tuesday in Lancaster that left at least two others dead. The shootings on Tuesday were just blocks away from each other in the span of about two hours.
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It is unclear if all incidents are connected.
