Homicide investigation underway in Bellflower after man found shot to death

Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that happened in Bellflower on Saturday afternoon. 

The shooting happened at around 5:40 p.m. near Cornuta Avenue and Flora Vista Street, according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. 

Arriving deputies found one person, a male, suffering from a gunshot wound at the scene. He was pronounced dead by paramedics. 

His identity has not yet been released. 

Investigators are working to determine a motive and the shooting and to learn more about a possible suspect. 

Anyone with further information is asked to contact LASD's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.