Credited from: ABCNEWS
The mass shooting occurred early Monday in downtown Los Angeles at an after-party for the Hard Summer music festival, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuring six others. Around 11 p.m. on Sunday, police responded to the scene to manage a "big party" when they observed an armed individual entering the venue. This individual was arrested on-site, yet shortly after police cleared the area, gunfire erupted around 1 a.m. Monday, according to ABC News and Los Angeles Times.
Officers returned to find one man deceased at the scene while another woman later succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. Among the six injured, the exact conditions have not been disclosed. Authorities confirmed that the after-party was promoted through social media as part of the Hard Summer festival events, which took place at Hollywood Park, approximately nine miles away, as per reports from India Times and South China Morning Post.
This incident reflects ongoing concerns about safety at large events, particularly with illegal gatherings in downtown areas. Eyewitnesses reported hearing rapid gunfire that suggested a possible automatic weapon was used. Despite the arrest made at the initial response, investigators provided no updates regarding potential suspects or motives, highlighting ongoing safety challenges within urban environments, according to SFGate and India Times.