A burst of late-night gunfire in Lennox on Monday has left at least one person dead and kicked off a full-blown homicide investigation, according to authorities. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has not yet released the victim's name or any information about a possible suspect. Detectives remained at the scene into the evening, collecting evidence as the inquiry got underway.
What we know so far
Los Angeles County deputies were still working the scene late Monday, according to CBS News Los Angeles. The outlet's brief video segment characterized the incident simply as a deadly shooting and offered only limited additional information. Officials have not said how many people were shot or when they expect to release more details.
Where it happened
Lennox is a small, unincorporated pocket of the South Bay in Los Angeles County, wedged between Inglewood and Hawthorne and sitting directly under the flight path into LAX, according to Wikipedia. Because it is not an incorporated city, the community is patrolled by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department rather than a local police force.
What authorities are asking
The Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau is leading the investigation. The bureau lists its main number as (323) 890-5500, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Tipsters who want to stay anonymous can reach LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or submit information online through LA Crime Stoppers.
What to expect
As the case unfolds, investigators are likely to pull surveillance footage and talk with anyone who might have seen or heard something to lock down a timeline and possible motive. This story will be updated as officials release more information.
