LOS ANGELES, CA – A shooting in the Mid-City area of Los Angeles on Friday morning left two people injured, including one man who sustained a gunshot wound, authorities reported.
The incident occurred just before 10:15 a.m. near the intersection of Venice and Hauser boulevards, either outside or close to a local market, according to Officer Miller of the Los Angeles Police Department.
The condition of the man who was shot has not been disclosed. Police believe the shooter is another male, though further details about the suspect or the events leading to the shooting were not immediately available.
In addition to the gunshot victim, at least one other individual sustained injuries during the incident. Brian Humphrey, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Fire Department, confirmed that while medical responders treated the injured parties at the scene, no one was immediately transported to a hospital. The nature and severity of the second individual’s injuries remain unclear.
Authorities have not provided information about the suspect’s whereabouts or whether an arrest has been made. It is also unclear what led to the confrontation or whether the individuals involved knew each other.
The intersection of Venice and Hauser boulevards is a bustling area with markets and small businesses, and the incident has raised safety concerns among local residents. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and have urged anyone with information to contact the Los Angeles Police Department.
Further updates on the investigation and the conditions of those injured are expected as authorities piece together the sequence of events.
