One wounded, two arrested following shooting in La Habra

CBS News Los Angeles

A man was critically wounded following a shooting in La Habra Sunday evening. 

According to La Habra Police Department, the incident occurred just before 7:50 p.m. near Walnut Street and First Avenue. 

When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. 

He was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, and is said to remain in critical condition. 

Officers disclosed that two suspects had been arrested in connection with the shooting, though the investigation was not closed as they continued their search for information 

"At this time, no known additional suspects are believed to be outstanding," said LHPD Lieutenant Nick Baclit. 

The suspects, Kareem Roman and Cesar Alatorre, face several charges after leading the police on a chase and carrying out a gang-related shooting. 

Roman faces felony charges of  attempted murder, discharge of a gun at a vehicle and leading police on a chase, as well as a misdemeanor count of resisting arrest. 

Alatorre also faces felony charges of attempted murder and discharge of a gun at a vehicle. 

Both also face sentencing enhancements for a gang member vicarious discharge of a gun causing great bodily injury and attempted premeditated murder.

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