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Police Seek Gunman After Targeted Shooting at Dooky Chase’s Kills One, Wounds Three Tourists

Investigators cite a retaliatory motive, with surveillance video obtained and a $13,500 Crimestoppers reward.

Overview

  • Police say a 19-year-old being chased and fired upon ran into the restaurant’s foyer just after 8 p.m. Friday, where he was fatally shot.
  • Three women waiting for tables were struck by gunfire, including two friends from Los Angeles and a visitor from Florida.
  • One Los Angeles victim was shot more than five times and has undergone multiple surgeries, while her friend was upgraded to stable and the Florida visitor was treated and released.
  • The shooter remains at large, and authorities say one assailant is believed responsible, with the possibility others were involved.
  • Officials urge anonymous tips to Crimestoppers as the Chase family expresses support for victims following the MLK weekend incident at the landmark restaurant.