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Intruder In Ski Mask Shoots Man During Violent Home Invasion In Palms

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Authorities are searching for a suspect who shot and wounded a man during a home invasion in Palms Monday morning.

Intruder In Ski Mask Shoots Man During Violent Home Invasion In Palms
A home invasion occurred in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Palms on Feb. 22, 2021. (CBSLA)

The violent break-in occurred at around 3:30 a.m. at an apartment complex in the 3300 block of Robertson Boulevard, according to Los Angeles police.

Officers responded to find a man with gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a hospital in unknown condition.

The suspect allegedly stole two gold chains and a Rolex watch during the home invasion, police said.

The suspect was described as Black, in his 20s and wearing a black ski mask. He was armed with a semiautomatic handgun, police added.

It's unclear if investigators have any surveillance video of the suspect, or if the victim knew the suspect prior to the attack. There was no word regarding whether anyone else was in the apartment during the break-in.

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