LOS ANGELES, CA – A domestic violence incident that began in Los Angeles escalated into a shooting in Cudahy early Monday, Sept. 28, leaving three people hospitalized after a woman allegedly opened fire on a group outside a home and was then shot by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies.
The incident unfolded around 4:20 a.m. in the 4900 block of Live Oak Street, near Florence and Wilcox avenues, according to information provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
The area is served by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s East Los Angeles Station, which provides law enforcement services to Cudahy and several surrounding communities.
Domestic dispute moved from Los Angeles to Cudahy
According to investigators, the incident began with a domestic violence assault in the city of Los Angeles.
The woman who was allegedly assaulted then left the area and went to her family’s home in Cudahy. Investigators said the female suspect followed her there, where the dispute continued outside the residence.
As members of the victim’s family attempted to intervene and calm the situation, deputies arrived at the home.
The confrontation then escalated.
Investigators said the suspect pulled out a handgun and began firing at people in the group.
Two family members were struck by gunfire, including a 15-year-old girl, according to investigators. The original domestic violence victim was not shot.
Deputies opened fire after woman allegedly began shooting
Two East Los Angeles Station deputies were at the scene when the shooting began.
According to LASD Lt. German Ochoa, the deputies immediately responded after the woman allegedly opened fire in an effort to protect the civilians who were being attacked.
At least one deputy fired at the suspect, striking her.
The woman, described by investigators as being in her 20s, was taken to a hospital with critical injuries. Later information indicated that she was in critical but stable condition.
The two people who were shot by the suspect were also hospitalized. Their injuries were described as stable in information released after the shooting, although specific medical conditions were not publicly detailed.
No deputies were injured.
The incident represents another deputy-involved shooting that will undergo investigation and review. LASD maintains a public database of current deputy-involved shootings involving injuries or fatalities.
Investigation remains underway
LASD Homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including what happened during the initial domestic violence incident in Los Angeles and how the confrontation escalated after the parties reached the Cudahy residence.
Investigators will also examine the circumstances surrounding the deputies’ use of force.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has a Justice System Integrity Division that reviews officer-involved shootings involving Los Angeles County law enforcement agencies. The department’s established review process includes examination of investigative materials and evidence before prosecutors determine whether an officer’s actions were lawful or whether further action is warranted. Promotoria de Los Angeles
The suspect had not been publicly identified in the available information, and authorities had not released additional details about the two family members who were shot.
The investigation remains active.
Domestic violence resources remain available
The case also highlights the resources available to people experiencing domestic violence in Los Angeles County.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s Office of Violence Prevention lists the county’s Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-978-3600. The hotline is confidential and operates 24 hours a day.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline can also be reached at 1-800-799-7233. Its services are available 24 hours a day, and the organization also provides online chat and text support. thehotline.org
Anyone facing immediate danger should call 911.
The investigation into the Cudahy shooting remains ongoing as detectives work to establish the complete sequence of events and determine the circumstances surrounding the deputy-involved shooting.
