Bellflower smoke shop catches fire after shooting; Suspects on the run
Gunmen shoot at Bellflower smoke shop worker
Two masked suspects burst into a Bellflower smoke shop and proceeded to set it on fire, officials said.
BELLFLOWER, Calif. - An investigation continues after Los Angeles County sheriff's officials said two masked men shot at a smoke shop in Bellflower before setting it on fire.
According to investigators, the victim reported that two suspects entered the property, and one opened fire on him while he was standing behind bulletproof glass.
What we know:
Deputies were called to the scene off Somerset Boulevard early Sunday morning.
Los Angeles County firefighters spent Sunday inspecting the heavy damage and focused their attention on the rear portion of the building.
No arrests have been made, and officials say they currently have no detailed suspect description because both individuals were wearing masks at the time.
Bellflower smoke shop on fire after shooting
A group of suspects are on the run after a Bellflower business was shot at and badly damaged in a fire.
What they're saying:
The destruction drew neighbors and local residents out to the scene on Sunday morning to survey the damage.
Residents noted that the smoke shop was a relatively new addition to the neighborhood, having opened recently after sitting vacant for a prolonged period.
"When we woke up, this had already happened," a neighbor who came to the scene told FOX 11.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is actively investigating the incident.
The Source: This story was reported from information from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.