One Dead, One Wounded in Shooting in Norwalk

A woman was undergoing surgery today after she was wounded in Norwalk in a shooting that claimed a man's life, authorities said. 


The shooting occurred in the 15100 block of Grayland Avenue around 10:30 p. m. Wednesday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reported. 


Homicide detectives said the victims were walking south on Grayland when a while vehicle rolled up alongside them andtwo males got out. One opened fire with a 9 mm handgun, said sheriff's Sgt. Joaquin Rincon. 

The assailants then drove off, headed north on Grayland. 
The man was pronounced dead at a hospital, and the woman wasin serious condition, said Deputy Trina Schrader. 


Anyone with information on the shooting was urged to call the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.