1 killed, 1 injured in shooting near Target parking lot in Norwalk

NORWALK, Calif. (KABC) -- One man was killed and another was injured during a shooting Saturday near a Target parking lot in Norwalk.

It happened around 6:45 p.m. at the Target store on Firestone Boulevard.

The sheriff's department said two victims - identified only as men in their early 20s - were found in a vehicle with gunshot wounds.

Authorities say the passenger seemed to have been shot in the back of the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver was shot in the chest area and was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

A description of a suspect was not available. Authorities believe the shooting could possibly be gang-related.

The Target store closed early amid the investigation. No customers or employees are believed to be involved.

Anyone with information is urged to call Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at 323- 890-5500. If you'd like to submit an anonymous tip, you can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit the Crime Stoppers website.