Police investigating fatal shooting in Lompoc

January 20, 2021 7:29 pm

Published January 20, 2021 2:23 pm

LOMPOC, Calif. -- Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Lompoc.

Around 11:35 a.m., Lompoc police received reports of a shooting at the riverbed behind the old Mervyn's building near north H Street in Lompoc.

Police told NewsChannel 3-12 that a 46-year-old man was killed

A man was seen leaving the area where the shooting happened on a bicycle, according to Lompoc Police.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's deputies assisted Lompoc Police with the search for him but they were not able to find him.

Officers also received a warrant to search a nearby homeless encampment.

The reason for the shooting is unknown but it does not appear to be gang related.

We will provide more information as it becomes available.

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Patricia Martellotti is a reporter for News Channel 3-12. To learn more about Patricia, click here.

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