‘Gun battle’ in downtown Los Angeles leaves 1 dead

A man died on Sunday morning after what authorities called a “gun battle” in downtown Los Angeles.

The shooting occurred at around 4:30 a.m. in the area of 6th and San Pedro streets, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, including wounds to his face. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

He’s yet to be identified, pending notification of next of kin.

Initial investigations revealed that the man and an unidentified suspect engaged in a “gun battle.” The suspect shot the man and fled the scene, the LAPD said.

No suspect description was immediately made available.

Police said it’s currently unknown if the shooting was gang related. No additional details were immediately made available.

The LAPD told the public to expect traffic delays in the area of 6th and San Pedro streets as police investigate the scene. It’s unclear how long the delays will last.