Man killed, woman wounded in shooting in unincorporated area of Gardena

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Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Man killed, woman wounded in Gardena shooting
A man died and a woman was wounded in a shooting in an unincorporated part of Gardena early Tuesday morning.

GARDENA, Calif. (KABC) -- A man died and a woman was wounded in a shooting in an unincorporated part of Gardena early Tuesday morning.

Authorities responded to the 14800 block of South Spring Street around 2:26 a.m. Los Angeles County sheriff's homicide detectives found a man and woman suffering from gunshot wounds.

Detectives learned the man and woman were in a conversation when a white car stopped across the street. A man exited the vehicle and opened fire.

The man was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The woman was also hospitalized in stable condition after being shot in the hip.

No further information was available.

Anyone with more information was urged to call the L.A. County sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call (800) 222-8477.