Manhunt after 3 shot dead, 2 wounded in LA area

By Melissa Pamer and Jonathan Lloyd, NBCLosAngeles.com Three people were killed Wednesday in two shootings, including one at a business in Downey, Calif., and authorities continue to search for the gunman. Two people were hospitalized in critical condition after the shootings at a business in the 8700 block of Cleta Street (map) and another at a residence in the 8500 block of Cleta Street, Downey Fire Department officials said. Two deaths were reported early Wednesday. Downey police confirmed the third death -- a person at the business location -- Wednesday afternoon. The business address, identified as United States Fire Protection, appeared to be located across from a Coca-Cola bottling plant. The first 911 call was received by the business, said Lt. Dean Milligan. A second 911 call was received from the residence, he said. Yellow police tape surrounded the house. Details regarding the wounded victims' conditions and gunman were not immediately available. The two injured victims were transported to St. Francis and Long Beach Memorial medical centers. The shooting was reported at 11:25 a.m. The gunman's vehicle was described as a 2010 black Chevrolet Camaro with California license plate 6LEA010. Dean Wright, who works next door, described the business as a family owned fire extinguisher business. He told NBC4 family members lived at the Cleta Street residence located just a few blocks from the business. "I'm right next door, and I never even heard a shot," said Wright. "I looked and the police had surrounded the building. "It's so sad."