A 44-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman were wounded Monday night after an attempted robbery near South Hoover Street and Century Boulevard in South Los Angeles. The assailant opened fire, then fled on foot, police said. Both victims were taken to a hospital and were reported in stable condition. Officers stayed at the scene into the night, canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance footage.
How the shooting unfolded
According to MyNewsLA, the Los Angeles Police Department told City News Service the shooting happened at about 10:03 p.m. Monday. An unknown suspect armed with a handgun reportedly approached the pair as they were walking and demanded money. The attacker then fired at both victims before running away, law enforcement said.
Where it happened
KABC reported that the confrontation may have started at a taco stand near Century and Hoover, with a suspect attempting to rob someone at the stand and two people stepping in before shots were fired. Local coverage noted at least one person was hospitalized and expected to be OK, per ABC7.
Intersection's recent history
The Century and Hoover crossroads has been a frequent flashpoint for late-night "sideshow" activity and retail burglaries in recent years, including a high-profile AutoZone looting tied to a takeover that was covered in 2025. That pattern has left business owners and residents on edge and has prompted repeated LAPD responses, according to AutoZone looting tied to a takeover.
Investigation ongoing
Police have not released a detailed suspect description beyond saying the shooter fled on foot, and no arrests had been reported as of Tuesday morning. The victims remained hospitalized in stable condition, authorities said. Anyone with information or video from the area is urged to contact the LAPD's South Bureau.
