SOUTH LA: Man Shot on 54th St.

Story Details: Time – 1:35am Location – 54th St and Figueroa, Los Angeles Handling Agencies – LAFD, LAPD
A man was gunned down after leaving a 7-11 store on the corner of 54th and Figueroa. An unknown suspect shot at the victim at least ten times and the victim also returned fire up to ten shots (total of twenty shots). The suspect struck the victim an unknown amount of times and a gas line connected to a building. The Gas Co. was called out to shut off the gas supply line. LAPD is conducting a thorough investigation to find the suspect(s) and the two outstanding handguns. The victim was transported to an area hospital in unknown condition.