Sylmar kidnapping: Man found shot multiple times miles from original crime scene

LOS ANGELES - A man was found shot after he was kidnapped at gunpoint in broad daylight in front of multiple witnesses near a Sylmar gas station Wednesday, authorities said.

Investigators with the Los Angeles Police Department said it happened around 6:30 a.m. near the Mobil gas station at Encinitas Avenue and Roxford Street. A witness named Craig, who watched the whole thing unfold, spoke to FOX 11 about the shocking incident. 

"It was really quick, but the guy didn't put up a fight," Craig said. "Three or four guys out of the SUV, walked up to the guy, grabbed him, walked him over, got into the car. One guy ran in front of my car, [they] almost got hit by another car, an SUV that drove by, and that was it."

Shortly after the alleged kidnapping, the same victim was found roughly 12 miles away, in the 148000 block of Little Tujunga Canyon Road in a wrecked vehicle. He was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to an area hospital by paramedics. Officials did not provide any information on his condition.

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While officials did not have any descriptions of the suspects, Craig said the suspects were driving a white SUV and a black sedan. 

"That was all I saw, and it was real quick," he said. "They came in, came out, and then they just disappeared."

LAPD investigators didn't provide any information on the victim and it was believed he was left for dead. In addition, police don’t believe this was a random kidnapping and that the victim was targeted. 

The investigation is ongoing and those with information are asked to contact the LAPD.