Man shot in car in South Los Angeles; investigation underway

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Thursday, March 17, 2016
Law enforcement officials investigate the scene where a man was shot in a car in South Los Angeles on Thursday, March 17, 2016.
Law enforcement officials investigate the scene where a man was shot in a car in South Los Angeles on Thursday, March 17, 2016.
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SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- An investigation is underway after a man was shot while in a car in South Los Angeles Thursday morning, police said.

A woman told police she heard shots fired around 8:30 a.m. in the area of 53rd Street and Normandie Avenue. She then discovered that her boyfriend, who was in a car at the time, was shot.

Investigators said four shots were fired - one struck the victim. His condition was not immediately known.

Police described the possible suspect vehicle as a Toyota. The shooting was under investigation.