Authorities investigate deadly shooting in Huntington Park

A homicide investigation was underway after a man was fatally shot in a residential area of Huntington Park on Tuesday night. 

The shooting happened on the 3000 block of Hill Street, located near the intersection of Pacific Boulevard and Florence Avenue around 8:40 p.m., the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said. 

Sheriff’s officials say a man was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. 

The victim's identity has not been released. 

No further information was immediately available.

Anyone with information was asked to contact the department at 323-980-5500. Those who wish to remain anonymous can report to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or online