Three teenagers were injured in a shooting in Boyle Heights on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:51 p.m. in the 400 block of North Soto Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The victims, aged 15, 16, and 18, suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Authorities are actively searching for the shooter, who was last seen fleeing the scene in a gray BMW sedan. Police described the suspect as a heavyset man wearing a tie-dyed sweatshirt and blue pants.
The shooting prompted a significant response from law enforcement, leading to the closure of North Soto Street in both directions as officers investigated the scene. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence in the area, as community members grapple with the implications of such events.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. The investigation is ongoing, and police are working diligently to bring the suspect to justice.