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One man killed, another wounded by gunmen at Cerritos homeless encampment, authorities say

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One homeless man was killed and another wounded after two gunmen walked up to them at a Cerritos encampment Friday night and opened fire, authorities said.

The shootings were reported at 8:30 p.m. near Artesia Boulevard, close to the San Gabriel River bed, according to an official with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

The first victim, a 31-year-old man, was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The second victim, a 21-year-old man, was treated and released from the hospital.

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The gunmen, described by witnesses as being between 30 and 40, fled the scene and remain at large, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

No other information about the victims or a motive for the shootings was available.

Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information about the attack to call (323) 890-5500.

andrea.castillo@latimes.com

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