A shooting in South Los Angeles on Saturday night resulted in the deaths of two men and left a woman hospitalized with serious injuries. The incident occurred around 6:25 p.m. at the intersection of Florence and Dalton avenues.
Police responded quickly to reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they found two men in their 20s who had been shot. Despite the efforts of first responders, both were pronounced dead at the scene. A third victim, a woman in her 20s, was also shot and taken to a local hospital. Fortunately, she is currently in stable condition.
Following the shooting, the Los Angeles Police Department arrested one suspect shortly after the incident. They then set up a perimeter and began searching for two additional suspects. One of these suspects barricaded himself within the perimeter and was taken into custody around 3:30 a.m. Sunday. As of now, the third suspect remains at large.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the shooting is gang-related. The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to gather more information about the circumstances surrounding the event.
This tragic incident adds to a concerning trend of violence in the area, prompting calls for increased safety measures. Community members are left to grapple with the aftermath as police continue their investigation.