Key takeaways:
- A shooting occurred in the parking lot of a Trader Joe’s grocery store in Los Angeles.
- The incident was related to a drug deal gone wrong, resulting in one person killed and three others injured.
- The LAPD is continuing to investigate the incident and is urging the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
On Saturday afternoon, a shooting occurred in the parking lot of a Trader Joe’s grocery store in Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the incident was related to a drug deal gone wrong.
The LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton said in a news conference Saturday evening that the dispute centered around a narcotics transaction in the area. As a result of the shooting, one person was killed and three others were injured.
The Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart reported that a 45-year-old man was declared dead at the scene. Additionally, a 35-year-old woman was hospitalized in critical condition, and a 35-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man were in serious to critical condition at a hospital.
The LAPD is continuing to investigate the incident, and is asking anyone with information to contact them. No suspects have been identified at this time.
The shooting is a tragic reminder of the dangers of drug-related disputes. The LAPD is urging the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
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