Father of 3, 18-year-old killed in Carson double shooting

Double murder under investigation in Carson

An investigation is underway to determine whether two fatal shootings in Carson are related.

CARSON, Calif. - Los Angeles County investigators Monday continued working to find a link between the shooting deaths of two men on the same street in Carson over the weekend.

The shootings occurred around 11:35 p.m. Saturday in the 100 block of West 234th Street and the 100 block of East 234th Street.

Arriving deputies found a man in the street suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately rendered aid to the victim.

"While on scene deputies located a second male in a vehicle, suffering from gunshot wounds. Deputies immediately rendered aid to the second male. Fire Department personnel responded and pronounced both males deceased at the scene," the LASD said in a statement Sunday.

One of the victims was identified as 45-year-old Richard Mata, and the second victim was said to be 18.

"Richard was a loving son, brother, uncle, godfather and friend. Richard’s most precious gift were his 3 beautiful children," the family said on GoFundMe.

Motive and suspect information were not immediately available.

2 people shot, killed in Carson

A double murder is under investigation in Carson.

Anyone with information regarding the shootings was urged to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

FOX 11's Digital Team contributed to this report.