Man Arrested in Lancaster Shooting That Killed 2, Wounds One

By City News Service
City News Service
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August 12, 2023Updated: August 12, 2023

Sheriff’s detectives have one suspect in custody and are conducting an investigation into the Aug. 12 shooting in Lancaster that left two men dead and a third wounded.

Sheriff’s deputies were called at approximately 7:55 p.m. on Aug. 11 to the 3300 block of Knott Court where they found the victims, said Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Unit Lt. Michael Gomez.

Two men, between 40 to 50 years old suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper torso, were pronounced dead at the scene. Paramedics rushed the third victim, a man also between 40 to 50 years old, to a hospital in stable condition.

Deputies arrested a man in connection with the shootings.

Anyone with information regarding the fatal shooting was asked to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous calls can be made to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or information can be sent to its website.