Police Shoot Gunman in South LA; Second Man Sought

Officers, K-9 scour area for second gunman

At least one person was shot in a confrontation with LAPD in South Los Angeles and now police are searching for a second shooter, said authorities.

The incident happened about 2:30 p.m. near the intersection of 84th Street and Towne Avenue.

Police said two men opened fire on officers. Police returned fire and struck one of the gunman in the chest.

He was hospitalized and his condition was not released.

The second shooter fled on foot. Police scoured the area with at least one K-9. Aerial video showed dozens of police cars in the area.

It is unclear if any officers were hurt in the shooting.

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