Los Angeles, Ca
Multiple victims struck by gunfire in South Los Angeles shooting
The Los Angeles Police Department says multiple people were struck by gunfire in a shooting that occurred in South L.A. Saturday night.
Authorities responded to calls about a shooting near East Washington Boulevard and South Alameda Street in the Central-Alameda neighborhood at around 7:25 p.m.
There were reports that three people were possibly shot and two were transported to a local hospital. A canopy was also requested.
The shooters fled the scene before police could arrive.
The suspects are described as four Hispanic males who were last seen fleeing the area in a 2015 or 2016 navy blue Honda Accord.
According to data from the LAPD, the number of homicides as of April 27 of this year has increased by 4.2% compared to the same time in 2023.
Firearms were used in 72% of all murders in Los Angeles last year.
No further details have been provided about the victims.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.