Man shot dead in Van Nuys parking lot

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Man shot, killed in Van Nuys parking lot

Police say it happened around 12:30 a.m. Saturday on Vanowen Street near Woodley Avenue.


An investigation is underway in Van Nuys after a man was shot and killed in a parking lot, according to police.

What we know:

The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. on Vanowen Street near Woodley Avenue.

According to police, the victim was standing by his car outside a donut shop when the two suspects approached and opened fire.

The man died at the scene.

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The suspects fled in an unknown vehicle. 

Police are reviewing security footage from nearby businesses.

The investigation is ongoing.

What we don't know:

Police did not release a description of either suspect wanted in connection with the shooting.

The victim's identity was not released. 

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The motive is under investigation.

The Source: Information for this story is from the Los Angeles Police Department.

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