Man shot and wounded in Industry

INDUSTRY — A man was wounded in the foot in a drive-by shooting Thursday, authorities said.
The incident took place about 5 p.m. at Nelson and Orange avenues in Industry, Los Angeles County sheriff’s Lt. Hiroshi Yokoyama said.
An older-model black Cadillac passed by when a Latino man inside opened fire, the lieutenant said.
After being struck in the foot by a bullet, the 18-year-old victim was able to flee to safety and was later taken to the hospital by family members, Yokoyama said. His injuries did not appear life-threatening.
Deputies learned of the shooting when the hospital called to report receiving a gunshot wound victim in their emergency room, he added.-
A motive in the attack was not known late Thursday, he said, though authorities suspected the assailant was a gang member.

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