A tragic incident rocked the Vermont-Slauson neighborhood last week as a 24-year-old woman was fatally shot and possibly struck by a vehicle, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPD has launched an appeal for the public's assistance to track down those accountable for the woman's death.
On the night of March 19, 2024, around 8:50 p.m., patrol officers from the LAPD's 77th Area were dispatched following a report of a "victim down" on South Hoover Street in the 5800 block. Arriving at the scene, the woman was discovered lying in the roadway, having sustained a gunshot wound, the LAPD Newsroom stated.
The Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the emergency call and pronounced the victim dead at the scene, as reported by the LAPD Newsroom. The name of the victim has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Detectives of the South Bureau Homicide Division are keenly piecing together this puzzle, seeking witnesses who might shed light on this needless act of violence. The investigation is ongoing as evidence suggests the victim endured a collision with a vehicle after being shot. The police are determined to hunt down the suspect or suspects responsible, and they urge anyone with information to come forward and help bring justice for the victim.
Those with information related to the incident are encouraged to contact the South Bureau Homicide Division detectives at (323) 786-5100. Tips can also be shared anonymously during non-business hours or on weekends by calling 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247), or through the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Additional avenues for providing information anonymously include the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers website at www.lacrimestoppers.org or by downloading the "P3 Tips" mobile app and selecting the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.
