Suspect shoots, kills man during argument in Lancaster home

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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

LANCASTER, Calif. (KABC) -- A 29-year-old man was killed after being shot during an argument at a suspect's home in Lancaster Monday afternoon.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department homicide detectives responded to reports of a shooting at a home in the 4600 block of East Avenue G around 4:54 p.m.

When authorities arrived, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene and the 34-year-old suspect was arrested.

During the preliminary investigation, detectives learned the suspect allegedly pulled out an AK-47 and shot the victim during an argument.

The investigation was ongoing.

Anyone with information on the shooting was asked to call the LASD Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.