At approximately 1:00 AM on December 7, 2024, a shooting occurred near 4th and Western in the Westlake area, leaving a minor female and an adult male injured. According to LAPD, the victims were found with spray cans, indicating they may have been involved in tagging activities.
The suspect fled but was pursued and apprehended near the 2500 block of W 4th Street. The female victim’s sister, overcome with emotion, complicated the initial response for officers.
Both victims were transported to the hospital, and the investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances of the shooting and its connection to tagging activities.