A 40-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday morning in the Universal/Studio City Station Park and Ride lot, and the Los Angeles Police Department is still searching for the gunman.
A 40-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday morning at the Universal/Studio City Station Park and Ride lot. The gunman, described as a man in his 30s with dreadlocks, fled the scene and remains at large. Police are investigating whether the shooting was gang-related.
A 40-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday morning in the Universal/Studio City Station Park and Ride lot, and the Los Angeles Police Department is still searching for the gunman.
The shooting occurred around 11:20 a.m. in the 10800 block of Ventura Boulevard, on the north side of the boulevard and southwest of the 101 Freeway, according to LAPD.
Police said a verbal argument between two men escalated into violence. Witnesses told law enforcement that a "long gun" was used in the shooting, leading investigators to believe a rifle or shotgun may have been involved, LAPD said.
First responders arrived to find the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, according to CBS Los Angeles.
The shooter is described as a man in his 30s with dreadlocks, LAPD said. He fled the scene in an unknown direction and remains outstanding as of Sunday afternoon.
Yellow police tape was placed around the scene in the lot, located across the street from several businesses.
LAPD detectives have not confirmed a motive. Police told The Los Angeles Times they are investigating whether the shooting was gang-related.
A Metro spokesperson told The Times that the shooting occurred in the surrounding area and was not Metro-related.
A Metro spokesperson shared a similar statement with CBS Los Angeles, saying the shooting was not related to their services.
The Park and Ride lot sits roughly a mile from the entrance of Universal Studios Hollywood. The lot is a major commuter hub for residents and workers who use the Universal/Studio City Metro Station to access the Line A subway.
The investigation is ongoing. Police have not released the victim's name.
This is a developing story.
This article was generated with AI assistance.