Jun 28, 2008 7:43 am US/Pacific
Murders Rock Puente, Altadena Neighborhoods
LOS ANGELES
At least two men were gunned down in Los Angeles Friday night, according to officials.
The first homicide, in West Covina, was reported about 11:20, said West Covina police Lt. Tommy Garcia.
Responding to a "shots fired" call, police found the body of a young man in a yard near 1450 W. Puente Ave.
The victim's name was withheld pending notification of his family.
Meanwhile, in Altadena, another man was fatally shot about 1:10 a.m.
The victim in that shooting was declared dead at the hospital.
The shooting occured in the 100 block of Figueroa Drive, according to Deputy Rick Pedroza of the Sheriff's Headquarter's Bureau.
Detectives are investigating the circumstances that led up to the shooting and searching for a suspect.
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