A shooting incident in North Hollywood on Monday night resulted in the tragic loss of three lives and left one individual injured, as confirmed by the LAPD.
The incident unfolded at approximately 9:30 p.m. near the intersection of Moorpark Street and Lankershim Boulevard, as disclosed by a spokesperson from the Los Angeles Police Department. The location was in close proximity to St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and several nearby dining establishments.
The LAPD reported that the gunfire originated from a silver sedan containing three to four individuals. The suspects discharged their weapons at a black sedan before making a swift getaway from the scene.
Regrettably, one victim was declared deceased at the scene. Two of the wounded individuals, who were also occupants of the black Mercedes-Benz sedan, transported themselves to Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. Tragically, they succumbed to their injuries shortly thereafter.
The Mercedes sedan was left parked in front of the medical center’s emergency room entrance, with the area cordoned off using yellow police tape. The identities of the deceased victims have not yet been revealed, and the condition of the surviving victim remains undisclosed.
At present, no suspects have been apprehended, and detailed descriptions of the perpetrators are unavailable. The motive behind the shooting is currently under investigation.
Notably, reported incidents of shootings in North Hollywood have exhibited fluctuations in recent years. However, the past few years have witnessed heightened levels of violence, reminiscent of statistics recorded as far back as 2010. Nevertheless, the rate of shootings per 100,000 residents in North Hollywood over the past year is approximately half the citywide average.
Residents in the area have voiced their concerns about the escalating levels of violent crime. One resident, Jolanta Needell, expressed her shock, stating, “It’s shocking because up till now it was like the average level of violence. Let’s say it’s like that everywhere. But right now, this really seemed like people are targeted, and it’s like an execution-style. So, it is very disconcerting actually to walk around here every day.”