Armando Lara dies in fatal Hawthorne shooting
Fatal Hawthorne shooting death of Armando Lara
Emergency services responded to reports of gun violence on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred on West 118th Street and Prairie Avenue around 3:18 p.m. This specific location in Hawthorne was the scene where authorities began their investigation into the fatal shooting.
According to the official findings from the Medical Examiner’s office, the deceased, identified as Armando Lara who was 32 years old, succumbed to a chest wound inflicted by a firearm. The county coroner confirmed this was classified as a homicide. Regarding his place of residence within the city limits, no details were released by authorities.
As of yet, no information regarding potential suspects involved in the incident has become available to the public. The ongoing investigation by the Hawthorne police and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department homicide unit continues to explore the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
