2 men fatally shot in Cerritos; investigation underway

An investigation is currently underway in Cerritos following the fatal shooting of two men early Sunday morning.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the incident was reported around 2:30 a.m. at the Don Knabe Regional Park in the 19700 block of Bloomfield Avenue.

Both victims were taken to a hospital, where they later died from their injuries.

While investigating, homicide investigators learned that several vehicles were seen parked in the south parking stalls of the park. 

"At some point, approximately 20-25 gunshots were heard, and all the vehicles immediately fled the scene after the shooting," the LASD said in a news release. 

It remains unclear at this time why the vehicles were gathered at the location and the motive for the shooting.

Officials are urging anyone with information related to the case to contact the Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500 or reach out anonymously through "Crime Stoppers" at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).