Early Monday morning in East Los Angeles, an 11-year-old girl was injured amidst gunfire that erupted on the 1300 block of South Record Avenue. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department confirmed the incident occurred at around 12:30 a.m., where deputies arrived at the scene to find the young victim with a gunshot wound. As reported by KTLA, the minor, who had been shot, was quickly rushed to a local hospital and is now in stable condition.
Authorities believe the shooting to be gang-related, though it is understood the girl, found in the passenger seat of a car struck by several bullets, was not the intended target. Following the deputy's response, no immediate information on potential suspects was disclosed. The sheriff’s department is continuing its investigation into the event, as per information from NBC Los Angeles.
Further details surrounding the circumstances that led to the shooting remain unclear. The violent interruption left no other reported injuries despite the multiple shots fired.
