Early Wednesday morning, a woman was critically injured in a shooting in Boyle Heights. Around 3:00 a.m., the Los Angeles Police Department responded to reports of shots fired near the intersection of 8th Street and Grande Vista Avenue. As reported by FOX LA, the woman, whose name has not been released, was discovered with gunshot wounds inside her car after she reportedly lost control and collided with a streetlight.
The LAPD is actively investigating the incident and at this point, does not believe the shooting involved a car-to-car confrontation. After striking her with gunfire, the woman seemingly lost control of her vehicle, according to Lieutenant Ryan Rabbett's statement obtained by FOX LA. Video and physical evidence from the scene are currently under review by authorities. Witnesses have mentioned seeing a possible suspect vehicle in the vicinity, but no further information regarding this lead has been provided.
The victim was rushed to the hospital and was last reported to be in grave condition. NBC Los Angeles, in their coverage of the unfolding situation, confirms that the woman was found in her car in critical condition, but details surrounding the shooting, including the motive, are still unknown, as mentioned in their report NBC Los Angeles.
Meanwhile, the search for the suspect or suspects is hampered by the absence of descriptions. CBS Los Angeles noted that police believe the alleged suspect's car was seen heading westbound on Grande Vista Avenue after the shooting. This detail was recorded from a radio call to the LAPD around 3:14 a.m., as the woman was found unconscious inside a car crashed against a light pole, which CBS Los Angeles included in their report. The current condition of the woman remains largely unknown, as officials continue to investigate the scene.
As the situation develops, more updates are expected to be provided by the LAPD. The public has been urged to come forward with any information that could be pertinent to solving this case.
