Man Fatally Shot In South Bay

TORRANCE, CA — A man was fatally shot in the South Bay Tuesday morning, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

According to homicide detectives, the shooting was reported at about 10:13 a.m. in the 23100 block of South Mariposa Avenue in Torrance. Deputies responded to the scene at about 1 p.m.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.

No additional details about the incident, including the victim's identity and the circumstances of the shooting, were available.

Anyone who might have information about the incident was urged to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be submitted via phone at 800-222-8477 or online at LACrimeStoppers.org.