Baby girl shot in South LA, police searching for 2 suspects
LOS ANGELES - Police in South Los Angeles are searching for two suspects they say shot a young girl near a local burger restaurant
The shooting was reported around 5:40 p.m. Monday near the intersection of 75th Street and Towne Avenue in the Florence area of South LA. The Los Angeles Police Department told FOX 11 the boy who was shot may be as young as 1-years-old.
FOX 11's crew on scene reported the little girl was inside a car when she was shot in the foot.
According to officials, the suspects were driving a silver Kia Optima with Texas plates. The suspects are apparently both men in their mid 20s, one wearing a black jacket and one wearing a gray jacket.
Police recovered .40 caliber and 9mm ammunition at the scene
The child was transported to the hospital. She is believed to be in stable condition, but officials did not specify the severity of her injuries.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting was urged to call 911. You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 800-222- 8477.