Suspect At Large Following Fatal Shooting Of Man, Wounding Of Woman Outside Palmdale Party
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Detectives are investigating the circumstances Sunday surrounding the shooting death of a man and wounding of a woman in Palmdale.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, deputies were sent just before 12:30 a.m. to the 1600 block of East Avenue Q6.
Deputies pronounced the male victim-- 24-year-old Miguel Perez -- dead on scene.
Officials believe the shooting stemmed from a physical altercation at a birthday party.
The female victim was transported to a hospital. She is reported to be in stable condition.
The suspect has been identified as 27-year-old Alejandro Rivera of Palmdale.
Authorities said Rivera should be considered armed and dangerous. He reportedly fled in a silver or beige Honda.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact detectives at (323) 890-5500.