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Lancaster Shooting on Christmas Day Leaves One Teenager Dead and Four Injured

A shooting on Christmas Day in Lancaster left one teenager dead and four others injured, according to law enforcement sources.

The Incident

The incident occurred in a residential neighborhood on Angela Court near Challenger Way and Avenue K at about 1:09 p.m., the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said.

Victims

Deputies found five people shot. The teenager was declared dead at the scene. The other four victims, whose ages were unknown, were rushed to hospitals with unknown injuries.

Investigation

While deputies searched for surveillance video in the area, they had no information on the suspect.

Doctor and nurse tend to patient on stretcher with bandaged patient lying nearby in emergency room

Unclear Motive

It was not immediately clear what led to the shooting.

Key Takeaways

  • One teenager died at the scene.
  • Four others injured and hospitalized.
  • Deputies are searching for surveillance video and suspect.

Authorities continue to investigate the incident.

Author

  • My name is Sophia A. Reynolds, and I cover business, finance, and economic news in Los Angeles.

    Sophia A. Reynolds is a Neighborhoods Reporter for News of Los Angeles, covering hyperlocal stories often missed by metro news. With a background in bilingual community reporting, she focuses on tenants, street vendors, and grassroots groups shaping life across LA’s neighborhoods.

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