Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting in Downey Saturday morning that left four people wounded.
“We can tell you three of the four victims are in stable condition,” said Downey police Lt. Maria Villegas, in a news statement. “The fourth victim is undergoing surgery and is expected to survive”
The shooting occurred at the Mambo Grill Restaurant & Bar at 11018 Downey Ave., she said. Officers dispatched to a call of shots fired at about 1:20 a.m. located the four victims. Police released images of a man and a woman wanted in connection with the violence.
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Investigators say after the two were kicked out of the bar, they drove past the restaurant and the man started shooting.
“The suspects in this incident were last seen fleeing the area in an unknown colored vehicle," she said. "The exact motive for the shooting is unknown at this time.”
Residents of the area called the violence unusual, and said the occurrence left them shaken.
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"I’ve heard of shootings but not around here, I mean I thought this was a safe neighborhood," said Irma Pigiampaolo, who lives in the city. "The police are right around here, so I am shocked."
Downey police urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to call them at 562-904-2331 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.
