Person found shot to death inside South LA laundromat

Police investigate deadly shooting at South LA laundromat

The search was on for the suspect who shot someone to death inside a laundromat in South Los Angeles Wednesday morning.

LOS ANGELES - A suspected gunman was taken into custody after a victim was found shot to death inside a laundromat in South Los Angeles Wednesday morning, officials said.

The shooting occurred at a laundromat near the intersection of 78th and Figueroa streets just after 5 a.m.

Witnesses told investigators that the gunman had run away from the scene or may have ridden away on a bicycle.

Los Angeles Police Department officials confirmed by 8 a.m. they had found the suspect, as well as a gun that was used in the killing.

No further information was immediately released.

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