4 wounded in downtown LA shooting; gunmen at large

LOS ANGELES - The search is on for at least two suspects after four people were wounded in a shooting in downtown Los Angeles near Seventh and Spring streets on Thursday night, police said.

The gunshots rang out along the sidewalk in front of a CVS Pharmacy after an argument took a violent turn.

Los Angeles Police Department investigators said at least two suspects walked up to at least one of the victims when an argument ensued and gunfire was exchanged. It’s unclear if the other victims were involved in the altercation or if they were innocent bystanders.

LAPD officers responded to the shooting just before 10 p.m. south of Pershing Square and set up a perimeter around the area.

Three of the victims, two men and a woman, were found shot at the scene. The fourth victim reportedly ran to Sixth Street to contact authorities.

One of the victims was treated across the street from where the gunshots were fired at a smoke shop. All four victims were taken to a hospital and one of them is in critical condition. 

After the shooting, the suspects ran away from the scene. A detailed description of the suspects was not available.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact LAPD’s Central Division.