An 80-year-old man was critically injured and transported from a parking lot following a dramatic carjacking incident. The victim was shot at least twice in the chest by an unknown assailant(s) who attempted to steal his Chevy truck. Despite the assault, the suspects did not manage to take the vehicle. The elderly man, in a desperate bid for help, drove to the intersection of Avenue 51 and Fig, where he was assisted by LAPD and LAFD personnel.
In response to the shooting, LAPD has established a containment area around the scene in an effort to locate the suspects. As of the latest update, no individuals have been taken into custody. The investigation into this violent encounter is ongoing, and authorities are working to apprehend those responsible.