A man was shot at a downtown Los Angeles park on Thursday morning, triggering a wave of police activity in the busy urban center. The incident took place a few minutes after 10:30 a.m. at Gladys Park, situated in the 800 block of East 6th Street, as confirmed by the Los Angeles Police Department.

Details about the victim or the motive behind the shooting have not been disclosed, however, the man was reportedly transported to a hospital after sustaining a single gunshot wound, KTLA reported. As of now, the victim's condition remains unknown, and the identity of the gunman, who is still at large, is shrouded in mystery. The public is left waiting for updates as investigators comb through the evidence.

Footage captured by SkyFOX depicted a heavy police presence encircling the area, hinting at the severity of the situation. The LAPD has not released further details as their investigation continues, according to FOX LA. Meanwhile, the shocking daylight violence has raised concerns among residents and visitors of downtown Los Angeles.

The crime scene, characterized by a startling amount of blood near a basketball court, was contained by law enforcement, as streets surrounding the park were closed off to facilitate the investigation, including the intersections of Stanford Avenue and 6th Street and San Pedro, and 5th streets. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to come forward and help bring clarity to this unsettling episode in the heart of the city.