A person was shot Thursday night in an alley next to a McDonald's in Huntington Park, and police say they believe the shooting was gang-related. The victim was hospitalized and listed in stable condition, while the suspect got away in a vehicle before officers could make an arrest.
The shooting happened around 8:20 p.m. in the alley adjacent to the McDonald's at 2303 E. Florence Ave., near Santa Fe Avenue, according to MyNewsLA.com. That address matches the McDonald's location confirmed on the company's own official site listing for its Huntington Park restaurant. The stretch of Florence Avenue sits in a commercial corridor where the fast-food spot anchors the block.
Victim Taken to Hospital, Suspect Still at Large
Police told the outlet the victim sustained a gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital, where they remained in stable condition as of the report. Officers responded to the scene, but the report notes the suspect had already fled in a vehicle by the time authorities arrived.
No suspect description, vehicle details, or arrest has been announced. Police said they believed the shooting was gang-related, though the report did not provide further specifics on what led investigators to that assessment.
What Remains Unknown
Much about the incident is still unclear. The victim's identity, age, and gender have not been released, and it has not been specified whether the shooting unfolded closer to the restaurant itself or deeper into the adjacent alley. Anyone with additional information has not yet been directed to a specific tip line in the available reporting.
