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Man shot to death in Palmdale [updated]

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PALMDALE – A man was shot dead early Sunday morning in Palmdale, authorities said.

The shooting occurred a little after 1:30 a.m. Sunday, July 2, in the area of 70th Street East and East Avenue M, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

Deputies from the sheriff’s Palmdale station responded to the scene in response to a “medical rescue” call and discovered the victim, a white male, had suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the upper torso, the news release states.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not yet been released pending next of kin notification.

“There is no suspect information at this time,” the sheriff’s news release states.

Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.

To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

UPDATE: The victim was identified as 63-year-old Gregory Troulman of Littlerock, according to coroner’s Investigator Kelli Blanchard.

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18 comments for "Man shot to death in Palmdale [updated]"

  2. http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/realignment/
    http://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/en/propositions/57/arguments-rebuttals.htm
    See for yourself IF AB109 is holding up to the reasons it was passed. You the voter impacted the criminal justice system by your votes: prop 47 and prop 57
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  3. Does anyone have anymore information on who this may have been?

  4. To your response William “That part”. No its not typical Palmdale. I’ve been here since 87″… Never is it typical here. But unfortunately these things do happen from time to time. Typical would be For example Los Angeles.. But no matter where we move or live it’s bound to happen. Unfortunately It’s called LIFE/REALITY.

  5. The victim was he driven a car or walking that’s. A open land of lot’s there I use that rout too drive to ave N-go west to-50th St East Ave M. If your traveling east on Ave M. You cant get through.but 70theast goes thru North bound. We have plenty space here to drive back streets. I hope they fine the person or people who done this. It’s a long was out in people don’t even to think of something like that could happen my prayers for this victim ,family.we all have to be very careful and this days of life.

    • Well folks, I’m an idiot. Thought it said west side. Go ahead and roast me. Lol

  8. This is why I decided to move to a better city it’s getting so sad on how u can’t even walk down the street any more and I have grown sons that do not do any gang banging and grandbabys. I’m scared for our lives.that our own young black is killing us.. so sad.

    • Is the name of this individual known? Worried about a family member in that area.