LOS ANGELES, CA – Three people were killed and a dozen others were left injured in a series of tragic incidents on New Year’s Day in Los Angeles.
The first shooting occurred at an underground New Year’s Eve party in downtown Los Angeles, resulting in the deaths of a man and a woman, as well as injuries to eight other individuals. Police arrived at the scene in response to gunfire and found several wounded people, who were then transported to the hospital. The shooting is believed to have stemmed from a dispute at the party, but no suspect information has been released at this time.
In a separate incident in the Hawthorne area, a woman was killed and four others were injured in another shooting just after midnight on New Year’s Day. The victims were taken to the hospital, where three were in stable condition and one was listed as critical.
Additionally, the Los Angeles Police Department reported three fatal traffic collisions within the city on New Year’s Eve. These collisions resulted in several deaths and injuries, including a tragic accident involving an SUV and a sedan that claimed the lives of a father and his eldest daughter.
The spate of violence on New Year’s Day in Los Angeles has left the city reeling from the loss of life and the impact on the injured victims and their families. The LAPD and other law enforcement agencies continue to investigate these incidents in an effort to bring justice and closure to the affected communities. This tragic start to the new year serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges and consequences of violence within the city.