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Santa Clarita Halloween Party Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured

Detectives link the gunfire to a fight at a large house party, urging witnesses to contact investigators.

Overview

  • Deputies responded around 11:15–11:24 p.m. to the 25000 block of De Wolfe Road in Gavin Canyon after reports of gunfire at a crowded Halloween gathering.
  • A Black man in his 30s suffered upper-body wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 27-year-old man was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
  • Investigators determined the shooting followed a fight that broke out during the party.
  • Two men were seen running from the location, and authorities have not released a suspect description or a motive.
  • Anyone with information is asked to call the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500 or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.