Four individuals sustained injuries from gunfire in East Los Angeles on Sunday night, following public gatherings in celebration of a World Cup soccer match involving Mexico.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported that the incident occurred at approximately 9:35 p.m. near the intersection of Whittier Boulevard and Leonard Avenue. An altercation escalated when an individual produced a firearm and discharged shots, striking two men, one woman, and a minor. The department indicated that the two men were the intended targets and were transported to a local hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
The two other victims, a woman and a male minor, departed the immediate vicinity and subsequently alerted deputies elsewhere. They were also taken to the hospital, receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries, according to officials.
As of Monday morning, no further information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the shooter was available. The shooting transpired as crowds congregated to commemorate Mexico's participation in the World Cup tournament, despite their elimination from the competition following a 3-2 loss to England on Sunday night.
The Sheriff’s Department’s East L.A. station has requested that anyone possessing information pertinent to this incident contact them at (323) 264-4151.
