Man Wounded in Pasadena Shooting

A man was wounded in a shooting along Summit Avenue in Pasadena on Tuesday morning, police said.

The shooting took place just after 10:20 a.m. in the 1000 block of Summit Avenue, Pasadena police Lt. Sean Dawkins said.

A nearby officer heard gunshots and headed to their source, he said.Witnesses at the scene pointed out a fleeing vehicle, which was later determined to be someone rushing the shooting victim to a hospital.

The victim, a Rialto man in his 30s, suffered wounds to his upper body, Dawkins said. They were not believed to be life-threatening.

No further details, including a suspect description, were available as the investigation remained in its early stages.

Police also responded to reports of gunfire just after 11 p.m. Monday, about half-a-mile away at Claremont Street and Sunset Avenue,  Dawkins said. Police found spent bullet casings, but no victims were found.

Anyone with information can reach the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4501. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.