Man killed in Westfield Culver City mall shooting identified
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There's a heavy police presence outside the Culver City mall as people reported a shooting.
CULVER CITY, Calif. - Authorities have identified a man who was shot to death at a popular Culver City shopping mall and the search continues for two suspects believed to be involved in the shooting.
What we know:
On Feb. 13 around 7:25 p.m., officers responded to reports of shots fired in the north parking lot of the Westfield Culver City Mall at 6000 Sepulveda Blvd.
At the scene, they located a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds; he was rushed to a hospital where he died from his injuries.
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The man was identified as Angel Torres of Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.
A second man, suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, was later located at a hospital.
Two firearms were recovered at the scene of the shooting, according to police.
What we don't know:
The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and police have not yet released descriptions of the two suspects on the run.
It's unknown if the shooting was a targeted attack or the result of a dispute.
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What you can do:
Culver City police urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to call them at 310-253-6302 or send anonymous tips to tips@culvercity.org
The Source: This report is based on information from the Culver City Police Department and the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.