Woman shot and killed near downtown LA; suspect flees on bicycle

A woman in downtown Los Angeles was shot dead this morning by a man who fled the scene on a bicycle, authorities said.

The shooting occurred shortly before 6 a.m. in the area of Seventh Street and Central Avenue, where the victim and suspect were arguing, the Los Angeles Police Department's Media Relations Division reported.

The suspect pulled out a gun and shot the woman during the course of the argument, then fled.

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The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information about the shooting was urged to call the LAPD's Central Station at 213-486-6606 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.