An early Friday shooting in Del Rey left a 15-year-old boy and a 36-year-old man wounded as they sat inside a car on Marionwood Drive, according to Los Angeles police. Investigators said the pair drove themselves to a hospital, where their conditions were not immediately released. As of Friday afternoon, authorities had not announced any arrests.
The Los Angeles Police Department told investigators the two were shot while inside a vehicle on Marionwood Drive, with only limited information about a possible motive or suspects available so far, as reported by ABC7 Los Angeles. Police said they could not immediately confirm whether the shooting was gang-related, and the department says the investigation remains active.
Marionwood Drive's violent history
Marionwood Drive cuts through the Mar Vista Gardens housing complex and has seen its share of bloodshed in prior years. The Los Angeles Times' Homicide Report lists several shootings on and near the block, including a fatal case in 2015, a record that has kept safety a recurring concern for neighbors and community groups.
What investigators have released
Detectives have not released descriptions of any suspects or indicated that anyone is in custody, and officials declined to say where the gunfire came from or whether another vehicle was involved, according to ABC7 Los Angeles. Authorities say the probe is ongoing and that more details will be shared as they are confirmed.
The shooting follows other recent incidents in the neighborhood, including a case last November when an 8-year-old in Del Rey was struck by a stray bullet. Residents and local advocates have repeatedly called for stronger prevention efforts in the wake of past gunfire.
