Monday afternoon in Mid-Wilshire turned chaotic when a driver was shot behind the wheel, crashed into a light pole, and ended up upside down. The victim was taken to a hospital, where they were listed in stable condition.
Scene and investigation
According to CBS Los Angeles, officers responded around 2 p.m. to the intersection of Queen Anne Place and Olympic Boulevard, where they found an overturned vehicle and the wounded driver. Detectives told reporters that three people opened fire on the car in what they believe was an apparent case of mistaken identity, and said the shooting may be gang-related. As of Monday, police reported no arrests and said the suspects had not been located.
Mid-Wilshire's recent violence
The Mid-Wilshire area, a busy corridor around Wilshire and Olympic boulevards, has seen its share of serious violence in recent years, including multiple shootings documented in the Los Angeles Times. That history helps explain why local detectives treat drive-by and street shootings as high-priority cases.
Investigation ongoing
Wilshire-area detectives are still canvassing the neighborhood and chasing down leads while the case remains active, CBS Los Angeles reports. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the LAPD. No additional details about the suspects or a specific motive have been released.
