Watts – Los Angeles, CA — On Christmas evening, December 25, 2024, at approximately 6:00 PM, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers responded to a call of shots fired near 95th Street and Beach Street in the Watts neighborhood.
Upon arrival, officers found a male victim on the sidewalk suffering from gunshot wounds, including a head injury. The victim was transported to a hospital in unknown condition.
During their investigation, LAPD officers used a ramming tool to enter a nearby home forcibly. While the reason for entering the property remains unclear, a resident reported that officers stated they could not retrieve their vehicle because the area was now considered a homicide scene.
Homicide detectives have been called to the location as the investigation unfolds. According to an officer at the scene, the victim is believed to have lived in the rear portion of the home where he was found.
Further details are unavailable, and the LAPD has not provided additional comments. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the LAPD.