Man fatally shot in Cudahy

CUDAHY (CNS) - A man was fatally shot in Cudahy, authorities said Sunday.

The shooting occurred at about 9:10 p.m. Saturday in the 5200 block of Clara Street, a little west of the Long Beach (710) Freeway, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Deputies dispatched to the location regarding a gunshot victim call located a man suffering from gunshot wounds to the torso. Paramedics rushed him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The suspect was described as a man wearing dark clothing, who was last seen running east from the location.

Anyone with information regarding the fatal shooting was urged to contact the sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

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