Two people were wounded, one critically, when a man armed with a handgun fired into a large crowd early Sunday in downtown Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The shooting was reported shortly after 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Olympic Blvd and Main Street.
Initial reports from the scene indicated that four people were shot, but investigators later determined that only two people were injured by gunfire, an LAPD spokesperson said. Both victims were transported to a hospital, with one listed in critical condition and the other in stable condition.
The incident occurred as a large crowd gathered in a rear alley near the intersection, police told ABC7. A verbal altercation preceded the violence, leading the suspect to brandish a gun and open fire into the crowd. The suspect, described as a man in his 30s, fled the scene on foot and remained at large following the early morning attack.
Witnesses, including the wounded victim in stable condition, were not being cooperative with the investigation, according to the LAPD spokesperson.
Did You Know? Initial reports from the scene indicated that four people were shot, but investigators later determined that only two people were actually injured by gunfire following the verbal altercation in the downtown alley.
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The LAPD spokesperson noted that witnesses and one of the wounded victims declined to cooperate with authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where did the shooting occur?
The shooting happened shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday at the intersection of Olympic Blvd and Main Street in downtown Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
How many people were injured?
Two people were wounded by gunfire. While initial reports indicated four people were shot, investigators later determined only two individuals were injured. Both were transported to a hospital, with one in critical condition and the other in stable condition.
Has the suspect been apprehended?
No. The suspect, described as a man in his 30s who fled the scene on foot after a verbal altercation, remained at large as of the latest police updates.
What steps can local authorities take to encourage witness cooperation in downtown investigations when individuals decline to speak with police?