60-year-old man dead after shooting in downtown LA
A 60-year-old man was killed during a shooting in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday near the Skid Row area, police said.
It happened at around 4 p.m. near the 500 block of E. Fifth Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Officers were called after learning of an assault with a weapon in the area.
They arrived and found the victim, who is still unidentified, suffering with gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead, police said.
Investigators did not provide information on a motive or suspect involved in the shooting.
The road between San Pedro Street and Crocker Street was closed while police investigated.
No further information was provided.
