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2 Men Struck By Gunfire Near Sunset Boulevard In Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD (CBSLA.com) — Authorities say two men have been wounded in an early morning shooting in Hollywood.

The shooting happened on Sunset Boulevard and N. Formosa Avenue just before 4 a.m. Sunday.

Upon arriving on scene, authorities located one of the victims, who had been shot in the chest. He was described as a male Hispanic in his 20s.

He was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where he underwent surgery and was said to be in stable condition.

A short time later, officers located the second victim at a nearby urgent care facility.

That victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound to his lower back. He was also said to be in stable condition.

No suspect information was immediately available.

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