2 people shot in Watts, suspect in custody

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Two people were shot within blocks of each other in Watts Tuesday, and a suspect was taken into custody, but it was unclear if the attacks were related.

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According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to the 1200 block of East 114th Street around 2:40 p.m. Tuesday on a report of shots fired, and a gunshot victim was found and taken to a hospital in unknown condition.

Another shooting was reported within minutes at Central Avenue and 112th Street, where another victim was discovered, also in unknown condition, and a suspect was arrested.

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