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Man Killed in Drive-By Shooting Outside Hawthorne’s The Greatest Bar

Detectives have released no suspect or vehicle description.

Overview

  • Gunfire erupted just after 7 p.m. Sunday in the 13700 block of South Inglewood Avenue, according to authorities.
  • The victim, identified only as a man in his 30s, was shot in the head while seated on the bar’s front patio and died at the scene.
  • Investigators say shots were fired from a passing vehicle outside the venue.
  • Hawthorne police are leading the case with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s homicide detectives assisting.
  • Officials have not determined a motive and are evaluating whether the shooting may be gang-related, and they are asking anyone with information to contact investigators.