Two men shot and killed at Cerritos park

CERRITOS — Two men were shot and killed Sunday morning at a sports complex in Cerritos, where at least 20 to 25 gunshots were heard, authorities said.

The shootings were reported at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday at Don Knabe Community Regional Park in the 19700 block of Bloomfield Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Deputies arriving at the sports complex located evidence of a shooting in the parking stalls of the south side of the park, the Sheriff's Information Bureau reported. While on the scene, deputies were notified of two gunshot victims being admitted to a hospital. Investigators believe the victims may have been transported by friends.

"Homicide Investigators learned at approximately 2:30 a.m., several vehicles were seen parked in the south parking stalls of the park," according to a sheriff's statement. "At some point, approximately 20 to 25 gunshots were heard, and all the vehicles immediately fled the scene after the shooting."

The reason for the vehicles gathering at the location and the reason behind the shooting remained unknown.

Anyone with information regarding the shootings was asked to call the sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.