Man fatally shot during argument on Christmas Day in Panorama City

LOS ANGELES - Police are looking for the suspect who shot and killed a man in Panorama City on Christmas Day. 

The shooting occurred around 8:50 p.m. Wednesday in the 8700 block of Cedros Avenue, near the intersection of Parthenia Street and Van Nuys Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

According to police, two men were having an argument, when one of them pulled out a gun and fired several shots. 

The victim, identified as 33-year-old Samuel Ramirez, died at the scene. 

Police said that they met with multiple citizens who had discovered Ramirez lying on the sidewalk. He reportedly lived close to the scene.

Witnesses reported hearing 15 to 20 gunshots and seeing a possible suspect flee in a vehicle, while the victim was found on the sidewalk by first responders with multiple gunshot wounds.

A suspect remains at large, and a description was not immediately available.

Police officials said it was unclear if the shooting was gang-related.