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Three People Shot and Hospitalized in Pico-Union

LAPD says there is no active threat while detectives investigate a developing theory that one person shot two others then themself.

Overview

  • The shooting, which was reported shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday near Venice Boulevard and S. Catalina Street, left three people suffering gunshot wounds.
  • Police and fire crews secured the scene and officers said there was no active threat and no outstanding suspect being sought.
  • LAPD detectives are working on a developing theory that one of the people shot two others and then shot themself, but that account is not yet confirmed.
  • All three victims were transported to nearby hospitals and their medical conditions and identities remain unknown, with at least one victim possibly being a child.
  • Video of the scene showed multiple police cruisers and LAFD vehicles behind yellow tape and investigators are reviewing footage and witness accounts while requesting tips as the probe continues.