Fatal shooting at Park and Ride near Universal Studios; gunman at large, police say
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that took place about a mile from the entrance of Universal Studios Hollywood, leaving one person dead.As of Sunday afternoon, the shooter remained at large.The shooting occurred around 11:20 a.m.
near the Universal/Studio City Station Park and Ride lot in the 10800 block of Ventura Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.The victim, identified as a 40-year-old man, died from gunshot wounds, the LAPD confirmed to The Times.No other information about the victim was available.The shooter is described as a man in his 30s.
He fled in an unknown direction, according to police, who 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.The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, which include arbitration and a class action waiver.
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