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Van Nuys: Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Velley Bureau Homicide Division are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects responsible for the shooting death of two men.

On February 11, 2020 at 11:23 p.m. LAPD Van Nuys Officers responded to a call of a shooting in the 15000 block of Wyandotte Street.

When the officers arrived, they observed a victim laying on top of a second victim on the front porch of the residence. Both appeared to be suffering from gunshot wounds.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the location and rendered aid, the first victim was pronounced dead at scene. The second victim was transported to a local hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Witnesses reported hearing an argument in the front porch of the residence. They heard gun shots and observed 3-4 males running away. The suspects entered a sedan parked on the street. The vehicle drove away east on Wyandotte Street.

This is an active investigation and the victims have not been identified.

Anyone with information on this murder is encouraged to contact Detective Steve Castro, Los Angeles Police Department, Valley Bureau Homicide, investigators at (818) 374-1925. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters can also visit www.lapdonline.org, and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the “Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu to submit an online tip. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers.