Gunfire shattered a weeknight at a Mid City Subway sandwich shop on Wednesday, leaving one man wounded after a dispute spilled out from the counter to the curb along Pico Boulevard.
Police say the argument started inside the Subway at Pico and South La Cienega, then followed the victim outside as he tried to drive away. Shots were fired at the vehicle, and the man was hit before he could get clear of the parking lot. He was taken to a hospital, where he was listed in stable condition with what authorities described as non-life-threatening injuries.
What police say
Officers responded to the scene Wednesday night and found evidence of gunfire near the storefront, including signs that at least one round struck the victim’s car, according to ABC7 Los Angeles. By the time officers arrived, the shooter was gone.
The Los Angeles Police Department told the station that detectives are canvassing the surrounding blocks for witnesses and surveillance video. No arrests have been reported, and authorities have not released a detailed suspect description.
How to help
Investigators are leaning on the community to help fill in the gaps. Anyone who saw the shooting, heard the argument, or captured the scene on phone or security cameras is urged to come forward.
Tips can be submitted anonymously through LA Regional Crime Stoppers or by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477). Police say even small details, like a partial license plate or description of a getaway car, could help them lock in a timeline of what happened.
What remains unclear
Detectives still do not know what triggered the confrontation inside the sandwich shop or whether the people involved knew each other, according to what police told ABC7 Los Angeles. A motive has not been established.
Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from the restaurant and nearby businesses as they try to track the shooter’s movements before and after the gunfire.
Investigation ongoing
Officers briefly shut down parts of the busy Pico and La Cienega intersection while they processed the scene and collected shell casings. The area has since reopened to traffic.
The LAPD continues to lead the investigation and is asking anyone with information, no matter how minor it may seem, to contact detectives or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.
