2 sought after shooting at Downey restaurant leaves 4 hospitalized in critical condition

DOWNEY, Calif. (KABC) -- Police have released images of two people being sought in connection with a shooting at a Downey restaurant that left four victims hospitalized in critical condition.

Officers responded to the 11000 block of Downey Avenue around 1:20 a.m. Saturday after receiving a call of shots fired at Mambo Grill Restaurant & Bar, according to the Downey Police Department.

They found four victims with gunshot wounds, each of whom was transported to a hospital and listed in critical but stable condition, police said in a statement.

Witnesses told investigators that the unidentified suspect and his female companion had been escorted out of the bar earlier in the evening due to "unruly behavior," according to the news release.

"After leaving the location, the suspect returned a few minutes later driving southbound on Downey Avenue in a dark colored SUV," the statement said. "The suspect then discharged an unknown firearm in the direction of the bar, from inside the vehicle, before speeding away southbound and out of sight."

Police later released surveillance photos of a man and woman described as a suspect and a person of interest, respectively.

The man is said to be Hispanic with a light complexion, 25 to 35 years old, 5 feet 7 inches to 6 feet tall, weighing 160 to 195 pounds, with a light beard. He was last seen wearing a gray or white T-shirt and dark jeans, a white and purple Colorado Rockies baseball cap, a gold chain, and white and gray Nike Air Jordan 1 sneakers.

The woman is described as Hispanic, 25 to 35 years old, 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 115 to 150 pounds, with black hair. She was last seen wearing a black long-sleeve top, black pants and black high heels.

An investigation identified the man as the shooter, authorities said, adding that both individuals should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information about the identities of the man and woman is urged to call the Downey Police Department at (562) 904-2308, or contact police Detective Chaidez at (562) 904-2391 or bchaidez@downeyca.org.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.

Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Downey Farmer's Market would be closed as result of the shooting investigation.