Two Security Guards Shot During Shoplifting Incident at Los Angeles Target

The suspect, who fled the scene, remains at large as police investigate the shooting at a downtown shopping mall.

Two security guards were injured after confronting a shoplifting suspect at a Target in downtown Los Angeles on Monday night.
The suspect, attempting to leave with unpaid merchandise, fired multiple rounds after a scuffle with the guards, one of whom returned fire.
Both guards are reported to be in stable condition, and no shoppers were harmed during the incident.
The suspect fled the scene on a bicycle and is still being sought by law enforcement, with a manhunt underway.
The incident highlights growing concerns over rising retail theft in California, which led to recent legislative changes increasing penalties for repeat offenders.