Sheriff’s homicide detectives Monday are investigating the fatal shooting of a man inside a 7-Eleven store in Lawndale and the suspects are on the loose.
Deputies were called at 8:06 p.m. Sunday to 15809 Prairie Ave. and Manhattan Beach Boulevard where they found the victim, Lt. Jose Salgado of the South Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station told City News Service.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, Salgado said. Fox11 reported the man was not a convenience store employee.
Two men were seen fleeing the store, Salgado said. It was not yet known if they were suspects.
Video at the scene showed detectives taking photographs inside and outside the store.
Anyone with information about this shooting was asked to contact the Sheriff Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-8477 or visit www.lacrimestoppers.org.