Man Shot in the Chest Near Nogales High School Thursday Morning

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

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SOUTH SAN JOSE HILLS - Possibly two suspects were involved in a shooting that sent a man to a hospital early Thursday.

The shooting took place near 19036 La Puente Road just before 5 a.m. Thursday, June 15. The victim was shot through the chest. The bullet exited his back, according to a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s crime broadcast.

The victim was treated at the scene by Los Angeles County firefighters and was taken to a hospital where he was last listed in stable condition, according to Watch Commander Creager of the Sheriff’s Industry Station.

The victim could not obtain a suspect description.

Both suspects were seen running westbound towards Nogales High School and out of view, Creager told SGV CityWatch.

It is not yet known if the shooting was gang related, but the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Operation Safe Streets Bureau was notified, Creager told SGV CityWatch.

According to the crime broadcast, the victim said there was no gang affiliation involved.

It is unclear if investigators have determined a motive for the shooting.