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Father, Son Fatally Shot At Home In Valencia

VALENCIA (CBSLA.com) — Homicide detectives investigated the shooting deaths of a father and son in Valencia.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, deputies were sent shortly after 8 p.m. on Sunday to the 28700 block of Iron Village Drive for report of gunshots fired.

Upon their arrival, authorities located two adult men suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. One of the victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his upper torso. The second victim suffered from a single gunshot wound to his head.

Paramedics transported both victims to a hospital where they later died.

Gary Hunt, 53, and Joshua Hunt, 23, have been identified as the victims, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office.

A preliminary investigation revealed the men were involved in a fight prior to the gunshots.

Detectives recovered a handgun at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing as the motive for the shooting remains under investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident has been urged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.

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