Man shot dead at taco stand in South LA

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Fatal shooting in Vermont Knolls

A man was shot and killed at a taco stand in the Vermont Knolls neighborhood of South LA overnight.

A death investigation is underway in South Los Angeles after a man was shot and killed at a taco stand overnight, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

What we know:

Officers responded to reports of gunfire just after 1 a.m. Monday near the intersection of Figueroa and 77th streets in the Vermont Knolls neighborhood, police said. 

There, they found a man inside a vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died at the scene.

What we don't know:

The identity of the victim has not yet been released.

Police have not provided a description of the shooter or a possible motive for the attack. 

It remains unclear if the victim was targeted or if the shooting was a random act of violence.

What's next:

The investigation is ongoing. 

Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the LAPD.

The Source: This report is based on information from the Los Angeles Police Department. City News Service contributed.

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