EL MONTE, Calif. (KABC) -- Three men were shot and wounded early Friday morning at a bar in South El Monte, authorities said.
The shooting happened about 2:30 a.m. near the intersection of Garvey and Rosemead, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
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Deputies found one victim at the scene, another in the area of Tyler and Rush, and the third wounded man at a local hospital, a sheriff's spokesperson said. They are expected to survive, according to authorities.
The motive for the shooting was unclear and a description of the shooter, believed to be a man, was not available. Deputies are hoping surveillance cameras captured images of the suspect.
Shoppers and workers in the area were surprised to hear of the violence.
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"I was shocked as soon as I got here, not really knowing where to go, what to do," said one woman. "It's supposed to be a pretty safe area."
Investigators said they are looking for witnesses to the crime. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Temple Station at (626) 285-7171.