Two men were shot and killed Wednesday night at a baseball field in West Hills.
The shooting in Shadow Ranch Park in the 22600 block of Vanowen Street was reported around 8:45 p.m., the Los Angeles Police Department said. One person died at the park, another person died at a hospital.
“Usually, when I bring my daughter to the park, it’s actually children and families,” said Taylor Matson, a resident of the area. “But then there’s also gang and drug activity in the back of the park.”
Police confirmed Thursday morning that one attacker and both victims knew eachother. The victims were described as men in the 20s to early 30s, resident of the San Fernando Valley.
“As long as I’ve lived here, there’s never been a shooting this close to home,” said Ryan Best. “It’s unfortunate and a little frightening.”
No description of the shooter or shooters was immediately available.