Man Fatally Shot In Lynwood Fought With Suspect

LYNWOOD, CA – A man fatally shot in Lynwood had gotten into a fight with the suspect, who remains at large, authorities said Friday.

The shooting happened about 10:40 a.m. Thursday in the 4200 block of La Vinia Avenue.

Deputies from the sheriff's Century Station responded to a shots fired call and learned "that two individuals, the suspect and victim, were involved in a physical fight followed by gunshots," then drove off in separate vehicles, according to a sheriff's statement.

Soon after, the Century Station was notified by a local hospital of a gunshot victim who had died from his injuries. Hi name was withheld, pending notification of family members.

No suspect information was released.

Anyone with information about the shooting was urged to call the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 222-TIPS or at lacrimestoppers.org

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