Two people shot behind post office in Canyon Country

Authorities are investing the shooting Monday of two people behind a U.S. post office in Canyon Country.

Witnesses who reported the two gunshot victims told sheriff’s investigators in Santa Clarita that they saw three men running from the shooting in the 18300 block of Soledad Canyon Road.

Officials said the shooting occurred about 3:10 p.m.

The identities of the victims were not revealed and authorities did not provide a description of the three men seen fleeing the scene. The gunshot victims were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Authorities said the investigation was ongoing and did not provide further details.

Detectives urged anyone with information to call the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station at (661) 255-1121.

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