Homicide Detectives Investigate Shooting Death Of Man In Sylmar

SYLMAR (CBSLA.com) — Homicide detectives investigated the shooting death of a man in Sylmar on Friday.

Around 11 p.m. on Thursday, officers were sent to the 12700 block of Arroyo and 5th streets for report of a person shot, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Upon their arrival, authorities located a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds inside of a vehicle.

Paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending family notification.

The victim has been described as a Hispanic man believed to be in his 20s.

Officers set up a perimeter in the area of Astoria Street and Foothill Boulevard to search for a suspect who is believed to be armed and dangerous.

The investigation is ongoing as the motive remains unclear. Officers have not clarified if the incident was gang-related.

No other injuries were reported.

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