A 31-year-old man was killed and a second person was injured in a Pacoima shooting Wednesday.
Officers who responded to a “shots fired” report at 2:40 a.m. near Ralston Avenue and Van Nuys Boulevard found Andres Cruz lying on the sidewalk one block away, in the 13100 block of Van Nuys Boulevard, police said.
A second victim, who police did not identify in full, was taken to a hospital by citizens and has since been released, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Investigators said the two were walking west on Van Nuys Boulevard when they were approached by a man who asked them where they were from, then pointed a gun at them and fired twice, striking both victims.
The suspect fled the scene in a dark-colored vehicle, but a further description was not released.
Anyone with information about the shooting was urged to call Detective Sharon Kim at 818-374-1978, or during non-business hours, 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Those wishing to report anonymously can call 800-222-TIPS.