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4 Men Shot, Wounded On Compton Street

COMPTON (CBSLA.com) — Four men were wounded Saturday evening in a shooting on a Compton street, according to officials.

The shooting occurred about 5 p.m. near the intersection of Butler Avenue and Linsley Street, said a sergeant with the Compton station.

A witness told City News Service that three of the victims were black and one was Latino.

It was unknown if the shooting was gang-related or if all the victims knew each other.

The men were all taken to hospitals for treatment.

Authorities said none of the wounds appear to be life threatening.

No suspect description was immediately available, the sergeant said.

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