According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, one person was shot at a home in the 1100 block of West Avenue J 8. Authorities initially described the incident as a double shooting.
Authorities said it happened around 12:21 p.m.
In an update issued by the sheriff’s department, investigators confirmed a 54-year-old man died at the scene.
A second person involved, a 76-year-old man, was transported to a hospital after sustaining blunt force trauma to his upper body when he was hit by a “blunt instrument,” authorities said. He is in stable condition.
Authorities said there is no suspect at large.
LASD determined through a preliminary investigation that the men “were involved in an altercation” that escalated and resulted in the injuries.
AIR7 HD cameras captured deputies surrounding the home.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.
You can also submit an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477).
City News Service contributed to this report.
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