LANCASTER – A woman was shot to death early Wednesday morning in Lancaster, and a man who sustained a gunshot wound was taken to the hospital, authorities said. The incident was reported around 2:53 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, on the 44900 block of Valley Central Way, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.
“When deputies arrived on the scene, they located a White female, 40-45 years of age, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the upper torso. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. A White male adult, 30-35 years of age, was also found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the upper torso. He was transported to a local hospital and is currently in stable condition,” the news release states.
The woman’s name has not yet been released pending next of kin notification, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office. Sheriff’s officials had initially reported that the man died, but later said he was still alive at a hospital. His name was not released.
“There is no suspect or suspect vehicle information at this time. The investigation is ongoing, and currently, there is no additional information,” the sheriff’s news release states. Anyone with information about this shooting is encouraged to contact the sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be made through Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 43-year-old Stephanie Silva, according to the Los Angeles County Medical-Examiner’s office.
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Frank Rizzo says
Was it a homeless drug deal gone bad?
Kellie says
People keep commenting “homeless” well what does that have to do with it. Like they were from another planet or something. They were a couple they loved each other very much and this is very sad they were friends of mine. It bothers me to here that people have no clue who they were and to refer to them as homeless like they were some lower species…so when someone is murdered that lives in a house should we refer to them as “housed” or cold detached clueless jerks .
Danelda says
Oh well homeless people? No big deal then right? Yes homeless PEOPLE. PEOPLE being there keyword here. As in humans. But whatever.
Lancaster says
Homeless couple.
Valley Central Way says
A mall is located at that address. Possible homeless people…
Still Alive says
Homeless.
ACE CARTER says
AND OF COURSE –
NOBODY SAW NOTHING –
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Wednesday Morning says
Lancaster Marketplace is located at 44950 Valley Central Way. Homeless?