Search for two suspects underway after man killed in shooting outside South LA Burger King

Friday, March 17, 2023
SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A search for two suspects is underway in South L.A. after a male victim died in a shooting outside a Burger King.

The incident took place around 3:20 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Figueroa Street and Vernon Avenue, just feet away from the 110 Freeway.
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The suspects were last seen going westbound on Vernon Avenue on foot from Figueroa.

The deceased victim is described as a 40-year-old man.

LAPD says they believe the shooting was gang related.

One of the suspects has been described as a Hispanic male with black curly hair, 5 foot 10, about 170 pounds and between 18 and 19 years old. The other suspect has been described as a Black male with black braided hair, 5 foot 8, 250 pounds and between 18 and 19 years old.
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The suspects are believed to have used a semi-automatic weapon.
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