2 killed in shooting in Wilmington

LOS ANGELES - A deadly shooting in Wilmington Monday evening is under investigation.

The Los Angeles Police Department responded to an "ambulance shooting" call at the 1000th block of East M Street a little after 5 p.m. 

According to the LAPD, the suspect approached the two male victims, who were described as socializing outside, and fired multiple rounds. 

One victim, a 47-year-old Nickolas Bonilla of Carson, succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The second victim, a 44-year-old male, was transported to a local hospital where he later died.

The identity of the second victim has not been released at this time.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 20s wearing a white ski mask with a skeleton face, according to authorities. He fled the scene on foot following the shooting.

The suspected gunman remains on the run. Detectives identified a vehicle involved in the shooting as an older model, four-door Toyota Corolla that was last seen on East M Street and Watson Avenue, heading south. 

Police said that the motive behind the shooting is still unknown. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.

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