Man found dead with assault rifle next to his body in downtown L.A. parking lot

An investigation is underway after a person was discovered lifeless in a downtown Los Angeles car parking zone Thursday morning with an assault rifle mendacity subsequent to his physique.

The capturing was reported exterior the Chevron fuel station close to the intersection of West Washington Boulevard and South Figueroa Avenue simply after 3 a.m.

Arriving officers discovered a person down with a gunshot wound, Los Angeles Police Division Lt. Ryan Rabbett stated.

The sufferer, who has not been recognized, was pronounced lifeless on the scene.

A weapon was additionally discovered on the bottom subsequent to the sufferer.

“It seems the weapon that’s at scene right here is a few kind of assault rifle,” Rabbett stated.

The precise make and mannequin of the weapon continues to be being verified, Rabbett stated.

Investigators are video from the fuel station and speaking to witnesses to assist decide what led as much as the capturing and determine any suspects.

“At this level we merely have no idea,” Rabbett stated.

A number of casings had been discovered within the fuel station car parking zone, nevertheless it was unclear if there was a couple of gun concerned or if there was a shootout, Rabbett stated.

Investigators consider there may be nonetheless a suspect excellent, however no description was launched.

It was additionally unclear if any autos had been concerned within the incident.