An early Monday police response to reports of gunfire near Figueroa Terrace and Marview Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles brought detectives racing to the scene and shut down nearby streets while officers combed the area for evidence. The Los Angeles Police Department's Central Division issued a community advisory stating that investigators were on site and that the area remained under active investigation.
Police: Streets Closed and Investigation Underway
In its advisory on X, Central Division said officers responded to multiple calls reporting a person shot near the intersection, prompting a large response and full street closures in the immediate area. The post asked anyone who may have seen or heard anything to reach out directly to Central Division investigators. LAPD Central Division on X.
Where This Happened
Public filings and city planning documents place the intersection of Figueroa Terrace and Marview Avenue in the Central City area just north of downtown, a section that includes older residential blocks and low-rise housing. The two streets are noted in recent planning materials for the broader Central City area. City of Los Angeles City Clerk records.
Central Division Jurisdiction
The Central Community Police Station at 251 E. 6th Street is responsible for policing Chinatown, the Historic Core, South Park and other parts of downtown Los Angeles, including the area around Figueroa Terrace. The LAPD's Central Division page lists the station address and the neighborhoods it serves. LAPD Central Division.
Context
The latest advisory lands during a stretch of heightened police activity downtown, with Central Division rolling out tactical alerts and boosted patrols in response to several recent high-profile incidents. Earlier this spring, the division was placed on a tactical alert, a move detailed in coverage of a Central Division tactical alert in May.
What Police Are Asking of the Public
As of the advisory, LAPD had not released information on possible injuries or arrests tied to the reported shooting, and no additional public updates had been posted. Officers are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Central Division, according to the department's community advisory. For non-emergencies and general contact information, residents can turn to the department's station listings and non-emergency channels. LAPD Central Division on X and LAPD's Central station page.
