Shootout Between Two Men Wounds One, Forces Lockdown of Baldwin Park Hospital

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

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BALDWIN PARK - An investigation continues after a shootout between two suspects forced the brief lockdown of Kaiser Permanente - Baldwin Park Wednesday.

One man wounded in the shootout drove himself to a different hospital where he was eventually intercepted by police. It is unclear if the second shooter was wounded since he escaped as well, according to the Baldwin Park Police Department.

The shooting was reported in front of the patient drop-off at Kaiser Permanente - Baldwin Park, 1011 Baldwin Park Blvd., around 8:08 a.m. September 2.

“One of the males shot at a second adult male multiple times with an unknown caliber firearm wounding him at least once. The second male returned fire with an unknown caliber firearm,” according to the Baldwin Park Police Department in a written statement.

The wounded suspect has been identified, but his name has not been released, Baldwin Park Police said.

The outstanding suspect is Hispanic, in his 30s, stands 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs 220 pounds and was seen wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and grey shorts.

Anyone who can identify the suspect is urged to call the Baldwin Park Police Department at 626-960-1955, or Baldwin Park Police Detective Jose Castro at 626-960-1955, ext. 409.