Los Angeles, Ca
2 teens shot, robbed of their jewelry at street takeover in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a shooting and robbery that left two teens injured at a street takeover.
According to an LAPD spokesperson, officers responded to the scene of a multi-victim shooting near 54th Street and Western Avenue in the Vermont Square neighborhood around 12:30 a.m. Saturday.
Simultaneously, other officers were dispatched to a local hospital on reports of gunshot wound victims, the spokesperson stated.
“Upon further investigation, both victims were at a street takeover when three Hispanic males approached them and robbed them of their jewelry,” LAPD said. “A suspect pulled out a gun and fired at both of the teens, striking them.”
One of the victims threw an object at the vehicle after being shot, police added.
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The scene of a shooting and robbery at a street takeover in L.A.’s Vermont Square neighborhood on July 20, 2024. (RMGNews)
The victims, described as two 15-year-old boys, transported themselves to the hospital. Law enforcement officials told KTLA 5’s Carlos Herrera that the boys are “fighting for their lives.”
Whether the shooting was gang-related is not known, and no further information surrounding the suspects or their vehicle was released.
Alexis Lewis contributed to this report.
Los Angeles, Ca
Boyle Heights warehouse cleanup begins as crews face 85 million pounds of spoiled food
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A hospital needs help identifying a male patient who was found injured and unconscious in downtown Los Angeles.
The man is believed to be in his 30s, according to the Los Angeles General Medical Center.
He was found injured on the ground on Omar Street and has been hospitalized since June 22.
He stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 176 pounds. He has brown eyes, dark brown hair and tattoos across his upper body.
He did not have any personal belongings to help staff identify him or contact loved ones. Workers did not disclose the nature of his injuries.
Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to call clinical social worker Cesar Robles at 323-409-6885.
The public can also call the L.A. General Medical Center’s Department of Social Work at 323-409-5253 or, after hours from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., call 323-409-6883. On weekends, call 323-409-5254.
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