2 men killed in South LA shooting; public’s help sought with investigation

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Police Department sought the public’s help in helping identify the gunman accused of killing two people in a shooting in South Los Angeles Tuesday night.

LAPD officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon radio call in the 8600 block of S. Figueroa Street, in South LA’s Vermont Vista neighborhood, around 9:50 p.m. 

When officers arrived, they found a 39-year-old man and a 28-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The two shooting victims were pronounced dead at the scene, and their names have not been released by officials. 

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Those with information are asked to contact the South Bureau Homicide Division at 323-786-5100 and 877-527-3247 during non-business hours. Those who wish to remain anonymous can submit tips to LA Regional Crime -Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or online.