Three men were shot to death early Sunday in the Florence‑Firestone community of unincorporated Los Angeles County, a burst of gunfire on Firestone Boulevard that left residents waking up to a fresh homicide investigation in their neighborhood.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said the shooting was reported at about 1:57 a.m. in the 1600 block of Firestone Boulevard. One of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene as deputies and paramedics responded, and sheriff’s homicide detectives moved in to begin processing the area.
As of early Sunday, authorities had not publicly released the victims’ names or any additional details about what led up to the violence.
What investigators say
According to MyNewsLA, sheriff’s officials confirmed the call for the shooting came in at 1:57 a.m. and that detectives from the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau were handling the case. The outlet reported that one man was pronounced dead at the scene and that investigators were still gathering basic facts in the hours immediately after the shooting.
The Sheriff’s Department told the outlet there was no further information available early Sunday as detectives canvassed the area and worked the crime scene.
How to help the investigation
The Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau is asking anyone who saw or heard anything to call 323‑890‑5500, the number listed in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department phone directory.
Tipsters who prefer to keep their names out of it can share information anonymously through LA Regional Crime Stoppers or by calling 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477). Investigators frequently urge witnesses to hold onto any photos or video they might have and send those directly to detectives instead of posting them publicly.
Violence and takeovers have roiled the area
Florence‑Firestone and nearby parts of South L.A. have been hit with repeated shootings and a string of illegal “street takeover” gatherings that, as local reporting has shown, can turn violent fast.
Analyses and reporting by LAist and coverage of takeover‑linked shootings by CBS Los Angeles describe how crowded intersections, including spots like Hooper and Firestone, have at times turned deadly. Community advocates have responded by calling for a mix of tougher enforcement and deeper outreach as law enforcement tries to get ahead of the chaos.
The Sheriff’s Department is again asking anyone with information about Sunday’s triple killing to contact the Homicide Bureau. MyNewsLA reports that detectives continued working the scene Sunday and that more details will be released as the investigation moves forward.
