PALMDALE, Calif. (KABC) -- An investigation was underway after a man was found shot to death in Palmdale Saturday night.
Authorities said around 10:51 p.m. they responded to a call about a possible shooting in the 37900 block of 47th Street East. When deputies arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body.
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The man, later identified as 49-year-old James Dimas-Carillo, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A suspect description was not given, but authorities said a man was seen running from the area and heading southbound on 47th Street East shortly after the shooting.
It was unclear what prompted the shooting.
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The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with more information was urged to call the L.A. County Sheriff's Department's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.