Shooting at South LA senior living facility under investigation

Published September 21, 2026 11:33 AM PDT

A shooting at a senior living facility in South Los Angeles was under investigation on Monday, officials said. 

What we know:

The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a shooting call in the 7000 block of Denver Avenue, located near the intersection of S. Figueroa Street and W. Florence Ave., in South LA’s Vermont-Slauson area around 10:50 a.m. 

Shots were fired at the Progressive Home for the Elderly that houses those aged 62 and up. 

When first responders arrived at the scene, three people were taken to area hospitals. One victim is in critical condition while the two others were stable, authorities said.  An LAPD official confirmed the three victims are staff members. 

No residents were injured. 

What we don't know:

The names of the victims and the suspect have not been released. 

The Source: This story was written with information from the Los Angeles Police Department. 

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