Man Fatally Shot at Halloween Party in Palmdale

Man Fatally Shot at Halloween Party in Palmdale
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department deputies stand near their vehicles in Lynwood, Calif. in a file photo. (Patrick T. Fallon/Reuters)
City News Service
10/23/2023
Updated:
10/23/2023
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PALMDALE, Calif.—A man was shot and killed early Oct. 21 at a Halloween party in Palmdale, authorities said.

Deputies were called to the 37000 block of 55th Street East shortly after midnight, where they found the victim, according to homicide Lt. Patricia Thomas of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

The victim was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly before 2 a.m.

No motive or suspect information was immediately released.

Anyone with information about the shooting was asked to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous calls can be made to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477, or tips may be sent through the website.