Around 11:30 p.m., gunshots disturbed the tranquility of North Park Western Drive in San Pedro, Los Angeles. Resulting in one casualty and three injured, reported by KTLA.
The tragedy occurred during an outdoor gathering of four youths aged 17 to 23 when two unidentified assailants opened fire according to CBS Los Angeles. Despite the festive atmosphere, it turned into a scene of horror.
A 17-year-old Hispanic male was pronounced dead at the site, while the other three individuals were moved to a nearby hospital in stable condition, per CBS Los Angeles' report.
The investigation is underway, with key details yet to be confirmed. It's known that the attackers escaped in a gray sedan, ABC7 reports. Nonetheless, the motive for this ruthless act remains dubious.
Even though there are speculations about gang involvement, so far, there's no verifiable evidence. The presence of the attackers, still unidentified, increases community's anxiety.
