Man shot near school

Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of a shooting victim on Rose Street off Griffith near James Forrest Elementary School on Monday morning.

A medivac helicopter was called when deputies determined that the man was seriously wounded. He was airlifted to a local hospital. According to sheriff’s deputies, the victim is listed in critical condition.

There was no suspect information immediately available, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 661-861-3110 or Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.

—Toni DeRosa