Suspect At Large After Shooting in Peck Park Leaves Two Dead and Six Injured

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By Raphael Richardson and Fabiola Esqueda, Community News Reporters

At least eight people have been injured in a shooting in San Pedro on Sunday Afternoon.

Two of the victims, both male have died after being transported to the hospital with gunshot wounds, authorities announced during a press conference. As of Sunday night, one other victim remains in critical condition.The eight victims range in ages from 23 to 54.

Reports of a shooting in Peck Park occurred before 4 p.m., in the 500 block of N. Western Avenue, Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey said. At that time, a car show and a baseball game with hundreds of people in attendance was taking place.

A family member of one-shot victim told Random Lengths News it was a gang-related shooting. LAPD have yet to announce a motive.

Multiple firearms were found at the location and recovered by police as evidence, said officials.

No arrests have been made. LAPD has issued a citywide tactical alert due to the suspect being at large.

This is a breaking news story and new information will be provided as it comes in.

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