Los Angeles, October 4 (Daily Kiran) : A shooting incident near a shopping center close to a university in Los Angeles has left two people dead. Local media reported that several individuals were taken into custody following the event.
According to the New York Post, the shooting occurred shortly after 11 PM on Friday at University Plaza, a popular shopping area located just a block away from California State University, Northridge.
Authorities received reports of a large gathering in the area. When police arrived, they heard gunfire. Following the shooting, multiple individuals were detained outside one of the plaza’s buildings. Many of those in custody were reportedly inside a nearby lounge when the incident took place.
Lieutenant Guy Golan of the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that the victims were a young man and woman, both believed to be between the ages of 18 and 25. Golan stated that officers are searching for another potential victim. The police are currently investigating the scene and surrounding areas.
In a related incident, a shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, last month also resulted in two fatalities, including the suspect who reportedly died by suicide. On September 2, officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they encountered injured individuals and continued to hear shots. This led to three police officers being injured, two of whom were shot.
The investigation into the Los Angeles shooting is ongoing, with authorities working to gather more information.
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