A teenage girl is now in critical but stable condition after a shooting incident in South Los Angeles, law enforcement officials say. The event occurred on Friday evening in the vicinity of East 108th Street and McKinley Avenue. As reported by NBC Los Angeles, the 14-year-old was hospitalized following a head wound from gunfire around 7:30 p.m.
Investigations have been hindered by the absence of clear suspect information, while the Los Angeles Police Department gathered at the scene eager to unearth leads. Initial thoughts by officers suggested that the teen might not have been the intended target of the shooting, as CBS News Los Angeles noted. The area turned tense subsequently, necessitating the LAPD to call for extra units for crowd control.
Details remain scarce about the identity and motive of the shooter, with the LAPD yet to provide a description of either the suspect or the weapon involved. Following the incident, paramedics were quick to transport the victim to a local emergency room, where she continues to receive medical treatment for her injuries, according to CBS News Los Angeles.
Further complicating the investigation is the unclear nature of the shooting's connection to any gang activity. The LAPD has not established concrete ties despite the incident occurring in an area known as Green Meadows. A 14-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound was found inside an apartment at the 700 block of East 108th Street, as highlighted by KTLA, which added that she was subsequently rushed to a hospital.
