Shooting death in Lancaster

Man killed at smoke shop
By City news Service
Sheriff’s detectives began an investigation this week of the shooting of a man who was killed during an altercation in a Lancaster smoke shop.
Investigators responded to a business in the 1400 block of West Avenue I at around 3:25 p.m. Tuesday regarding a shooting, said homicide Lt. Michael Mordica of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
The department said two men “entered the store and were involved in a fight with the victim, during which time one of the suspects pulled out a firearm and shot the victim. The suspects were last seen fleeing the location on foot.”
Los Angeles Fire Department personnel pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
Anyone with information on the shooting was asked to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or send to lacrimestoppers.org.