Three people were taken to a hospital after a shooting in Boyle Heights on Friday afternoon, following an altercation that escalated into gunfire, according to police.
Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting near Fourth and Fresno streets shortly after 4 p.m. Investigators said an argument broke out before a gunman opened fire on two people.
The situation then escalated further when the shooter fired at a third person who was sitting inside a car, police said.
All three victims were transported to a hospital for treatment. Their conditions were not immediately known, and authorities had not released additional information about their injuries.
Shooter Remains at Large
As of Friday evening, the suspected shooter had not been taken into custody. Police had not released a description of the suspect or provided details about a possible motive.
The circumstances leading up to the altercation remain unclear. Investigators will need to establish what happened before the shooting and whether the victims knew the suspect.
The shooting adds to the concerns that arise when disputes turn violent in public areas. However, authorities have not indicated whether this incident was connected to any other reported crimes.
Further details about the victims, the suspect and the events leading up to the shooting had not been released as of Friday evening.
