Deadly Shooting Investigation Underway In Lancaster; Suspect Arrested
LANCASTER (CBSLA.com) — Homicide detectives Tuesday investigated the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a man in Lancaster.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, detectives were sent shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday to a home located in the 4600 block of East Avenue G for report of a shooting.
Upon their arrival, authorities learned two Hispanic men got into a disagreement at the residence. During the argument, the suspect shot the victim with an assault rifle.
Paramedics pronounced the 29-year-old man dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending family notification.
"The [34-year-old] suspect was detained and arrested at the residence by responding deputies," said Deputy Mike Barraza.
The murder weapon, an AK-47 assault rifle, was recovered at the location, detectives said.
The investigation is ongoing.
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.
