A late-night argument in South Los Angeles turned violent early Wednesday when a man was shot and rushed to the hospital, authorities said. Officers responding shortly after 2 a.m. found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Los Angeles Fire Department crews transported him to a nearby hospital, where officials described his condition as stable.
What Police Say
According to MyNewsLA, an LAPD spokesman told City News Service that officers from the department’s 77th Division arrived at 81st Street and Stanford Avenue and learned that the victim and suspect had been arguing when one of the men pulled a gun and opened fire. The suspect ran from the scene, and police had not released any suspect information, the outlet reported.
Where It Happened
The intersection of 81st Street and Stanford Avenue sits within the patrol area of the LAPD’s 77th Street station, which covers large swaths of South Los Angeles. The station is part of the department’s South Bureau and handles a heavy load of late-night calls across some of the city’s most densely populated neighborhoods.
Investigation And Tips
Police said the investigation was ongoing and that no suspect description had been released as of Wednesday afternoon, MyNewsLA reported. Anyone with information is urged to contact investigators or submit an anonymous tip to LA Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.
