1 Dead, 1 Wounded in South Bay Shooting

GARDENA, CA — The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting in unincorporated Gardena that left a man dead and another hospitalized early Tuesday morning.

It's not yet clear what exactly led up to the shooting, but the LASD said gunfire erupted around 12:40 a.m. in the 14700 block of Crenshaw Boulevard.

There, deputies found a man with multiple gunshot wounds, the LASD said. He was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries, authorities said. His identity was not immediately released.

A second man with gunshot wounds was also taken to a local hospital for treatment and was later released, according to the LASD.

The LASD asks that anyone with information related to the shooting contact deputies at 323-890-5500. People wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple app store or Google Play), or by visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.