A woman was hospitalized following a shooting incident in South Los Angeles on Tuesday morning, and law enforcement officials believe it may have been sparked by road rage. The altercation occurred near Florence Avenue and Avalon Boulevard just before 9:00 a.m., as reported by KTLA. Details on the woman's condition were not immediately disclosed following the event.
Witnessing the aftermath, officers were summoned to the vicinity of Avalon Boulevard and 89th Street in the Green Meadows neighborhood around 8:50 a.m., where they found the victim with a gunshot wound. As the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to NBC Los Angeles, the shooting itself is believed to have taken place over a mile north of where the victim was eventually discovered. The suspect, traveling in a white Nissan Altima, had fled the scene by the time police arrived.
In the effort to provide context to the incident, investigators are piecing together what might have led to the shooting, though a full picture remains elusive. A description shared by the LAPD identified the suspect as a Hispanic man. This information was corroborated by KTLA, which noted the vehicle in question.
The Los Angeles Police Department continues to appeal to the public for any details that might shed light on the case. Having driven away from the scene before police could respond, the suspect remains at large. Anyone with pertinent information is urged to reach out to the LAPD's Southeast station, as suggested by Fox LA. Calls can be made at 213-972-7828 during business hours or at 877-527-3247 during non-business hours, or on weekends. Alternatively, Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips at 800-222-8477 or through their website.
Police activity related to the case was captured on video and posted to the Citizen App, indicating a silver sedan surrounded near Avalon and 89th. Further developments will depend on law enforcement's investigation and any forthcoming information from the community.
