Los Angeles – Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) investigators are probing a deadly double shooting that occurred near a smoke shop in downtown Los Angeles early Saturday morning.
According to an LAPD spokesperson, officers from the Central Station responded to multiple reports of gunfire near 6th and Wall Streets at approximately 12:50 a.m.
Upon arrival, authorities discovered a male victim inside Cloud Smoke Shop who had suffered at least one gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A subsequent update from LAPD around 8 a.m. confirmed that two adult male victims had been found at the location, both fatally wounded. The second victim also died at the scene.
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A third individual, located nearby, was reportedly uncooperative with authorities and refused medical treatment.
Although it remains unclear whether the incident was gang-related, preliminary information suggests that the two deceased victims were homeless.
At this time, no details about the victims’ identities have been released, and no information regarding potential suspects is available.
This is a developing investigation.
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