Two men are in the hospital and deputies are seeking the suspect in a Canyon Country shooting outside a residence Sunday night.

Two men were sitting in a garage at a home on the 27000 block of Fahren Court around 11:35 p.m., when an unknown assailant tried to walk up and open the garage.

The assailant was unsuccessful, but managed to open the door partially, and fired eight rounds into the room with a .22 caliber handgun.

Both men were hit, deputies said, one victim was shot in the mouth, and the other victim is believed to have been shot in the side and the arm. The first victim is in stable but critical condition, and the other victim is stable.

The motive for the shooting is not known at this time, according to deputies.

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are seeking information about the suspect, anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call 661-255-1121.