Lancaster shooting leaves 2 men dead, 1 wounded; suspect in custody

Saturday, August 12, 2023
LANCASTER, Calif. (CNS) -- A suspect was arrested in connection with a shooting in Lancaster that left two men dead and a third wounded, authorities said.

Sheriff's deputies were called at approximately 7:55 p.m. Friday to the 3300 block of Knott Court where they found the victims, said Los Angeles County Sheriff's homicide Lt. Michael Gomez.
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Two men, between 40 to 50 years old suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper torso, were pronounced dead at the scene. Paramedics rushed the third victim, a man also between 40 to 50 years old, to a hospital in stable condition.

Deputies arrested a man in connection with the shootings.
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Anyone with information regarding the fatal shooting was asked to call the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous calls can be made to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or information can be sent to lacrimestoppers.org.
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