One Killed, One Injured After Being Gunned Down at Pasadena Park

The shooting happened near intersection of Garfield Avenue and East Villa Street at around 10:22 p.m, Pasadena Police Department said

A man died and another was injured after they were gunned down at a Pasadena park late Tuesday.

The shooting happened at Ville Park near the intersection of Garfield Avenue and East Villa Street at 10:22 p.m., Pasadena Police Department said. The body of the deceased man, about 50 years old, was found at the park.

"I heard what sounded like a nine millimeter automatic handgun going off seven times. That's what it sounded like to me," said Don Perry, who lives across the street from the park.

Yellow police tape was placed near a playing field at the park early Wednesday.

The second victim, who is in his 30s, was dropped off at a hospital with gunshot wounds at 12:20 a.m., two hours after police responded a report of shots being fired. 

It is unclear whether the attack is gang related.

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