Azusa: Triple Shooting Leaves Two Dead Near School

01.08.2019 | 10:52 PM | AZUSA – A triple shooting that occurred near several schools left two dead and another injured, Tuesday night.

Authorities responded to reports of a shooting in the 600 block of East Sixth Street around 10:15 PM.

Units arriving on scene located three male victims down suffering from gunshot wounds.

Firefighter paramedics pronounced two of the victims deceased on scene and transported another to an area hospital.

Officers cordoned off the area while they investigated the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The incident occurred near two local schools including Charles H. Lee Elementary School and Azusa Pacific University however it was unknown if any students were involved.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting was asked to contact the Los Angeles Sheriff Department;s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

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