Driver shot and killed before crashing into Valley Village apartment complex

A person behind the wheel of a car in Valley Village was shot and killed before crashing the vehicle into an apartment complex, authorities said.

The victim, only described by authorities as male, was in the driver's seat and suffering from a gunshot wound after someone opened fire on him while he was inside a black Audi near the 11900 block of Chandler Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Officers were called to the scene at 2:24 p.m.

Witnesses told investigators the suspect drove away from the scene, traveling eastbound on Chandler in a dark-colored Lexis sedan, police said. Just after 2:30 p.m., police said the victim's condition was not known. 

Hours later, police said the victim had died from his injuries and homicide detectives were on the case.

As the suspect remains at large, police have not identified a possible motive or released any other details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.