Gunfire tore through a street takeover in South Los Angeles early Sunday, leaving a man in critical condition, police said. Officers responded to reports of shots at about 4:35 a.m. near 115th Street and Compton Avenue and found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. As of 8 a.m., police had not released an update on his condition or announced any arrests.
The Los Angeles Police Department told CBS News Los Angeles that officers arrived after calls came in around 4:35 a.m. near the intersection of 115th Street and Compton Avenue. Officers located the injured man and arranged his transport to a local hospital in critical condition, the outlet reported. CBS News Los Angeles added that no further details were immediately available.
Nearby takeovers have recently turned violent
Street takeovers have repeatedly spilled into violence across the region; a June 29 takeover in Carson left one person dead and six others wounded, according to The Los Angeles Times. County officials warned they were stepping up enforcement ahead of the holiday and said organizers, drivers and promoters could face fines, according to a Los Angeles County news release.
How investigators work these scenes
Investigators often rely on bystander videos and tips to piece together chaotic takeover scenes, and agencies publish tracking data to guide response. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department publishes a Street Takeover Statistical Summary, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. For Sunday’s shooting, authorities had not released suspect descriptions or a motive, according to CBS News Los Angeles.
