A 26-year-old man was fatally shot early Monday near Lankershim and Victory in North Hollywood, with two suspects fleeing in a white car. LAPD is investigating as the area has a history of violence.
A 26-year-old man was fatally shot early Monday near the intersection of Lankershim Boulevard and Victory Boulevard in North Hollywood, authorities said.
According to CBS Los Angeles, the gunfire broke out at around 5:20 a.m. Two suspects fled the scene in a white car heading south on Lankershim Boulevard. LAPD detectives are investigating the incident.
The intersection has a history of violence in recent years. In 2019, the Los Angeles Times reported that two people were shot near the same crossroads, with suspects last seen running south on Lankershim. This pattern has kept safety concerns front and center for nearby residents and businesses.
LAPD is asking for tips from the public. The department's North Hollywood Community Police Station lists its front desk at 818-754-8300 and the division's detective desk at 818-754-8410. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call those numbers or use the department's non-emergency line at 1-877-ASK-LAPD.
LAPD says two suspects fled the scene and detectives are actively investigating the case.
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