Police are searching for a gunman after a man was shot late Sunday morning at the park‑and‑ride lot beside the Universal/Studio City Metro station, turning a quiet parking area into an active crime scene. The shooting was reported at about 11:30 a.m. in a lot north of Ventura Boulevard and just southwest of the 101 Freeway. Authorities have not released information about the victim's condition or what may have led up to the gunfire.
Where It Happened
The shooting took place at the county‑run Ventura Park & Ride, which sits along Ventura Boulevard across from the Universal/Studio City Metro station. The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works lists the Ventura Park & Ride at 10801 Ventura Boulevard, and Metro lists the Universal/Studio City station at 3913 Lankershim Boulevard, adjacent to the park‑and‑ride area. The surface lot is a frequent pick‑up and drop‑off point for transit riders and event shuttles serving the Valley.
Police On The Hunt For Shooter
Officers are looking for a man suspected of shooting another man at the Universal/Studio City Station park‑and‑ride lot on Sunday, according to NBC Los Angeles. The outlet reports that a detailed description of the suspect was not immediately available and investigators have not disclosed a possible motive. The LAPD's North Hollywood Division is handling the case, with detectives canvassing the area for witnesses and any surveillance footage that might show what happened.
Not The First Scare At This Station
The Universal/Studio City station has seen serious violence before. In April 2024, a woman was fatally stabbed at the station in a case that led to an arrest and renewed questions about safety on the Metro system. CBS Los Angeles reported on that stabbing and noted that police at the time urged witnesses to come forward. Local riders and officials have periodically called for stepped‑up security at busy lots and platforms.
The LAPD is asking anyone with information about Sunday's shooting to contact detectives, and investigators are urging members of the public to share any tips that could help identify the suspect, NBC Los Angeles reports. We will update this story when authorities release more details.
