HAWTHORNE (CNS) - A man was shot to death today on a street in Hawthorne and police were searching for his shooter. Â
The attack took place about 1:30 p.m. in the 12700 block of Fonthill Avenue, Hawthorne Police Sgt. Chris Wiley said. Â
The victim was found in the street with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to his upper body, according to Deputy Tracy Koerner of the Sheriff's Information Bureau. Â
Paramedics took the victim to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Koerner said. His name has not yet been released. Â
Detectives were canvassing the area to look for witnesses and surveillance video to aid in the investigation, he said. Â
Anyone with information was asked to call homicide detectives at 323-890-5500 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
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