NORTH HOLLYWOOD (CNS) – A person was fatally wounded and another person was expected to survive injuries suffered during a shooting in North Hollywood, authorities said today.
Detectives responded to the 7000 block of Vineland Avenue, near Hollywood Burbank Airport, at around 8:40 p.m. Wednesday to reports of a shooting, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The victims were standing near the intersection of Vineland Avenue and Leadwell Street when they were approached by at least one suspect who fired shots striking both victims.
Paramedics rushed the pair to a hospital, where one was pronounced dead. The second victim underwent surgery and was expected to survive.
The motive for the shooting was unclear and no arrests have been made.
LAPD Valley Bureau homicide detectives urged anyone with any information regarding the shooting to call them at 818-374-9550 or 877-527-3247.
Tipsters can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477, or use a smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google Play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
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