One person was killed and four others were hospitalized a suspect opened fire at a Willowbrook shopping plaza on Friday.
Los Angeles County deputies received calls of an assault with a deadly weapon on the 200 block of East El Segundo Boulevard at around 2:23 p.m.
Arriving deputies found the victim, identified only as a 32-year-old man, suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper torso. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Four other men between 40-50 years old who were standing nearby were also struck by gunfire, authorities said.
One person was killed and four others were hospitalized after shots rang out at a Willowbrook shopping plaza on Dec. 15, 2023. (KTLA) 
One person was killed and four others were hospitalized after shots rang out at a Willowbrook shopping plaza on Dec. 15, 2023. (KTLA) 
One person was killed and four others were hospitalized after shots rang out at a Willowbrook shopping plaza on Dec. 15, 2023. (KTLA) 
One person was killed and four others were hospitalized after shots rang out at a Willowbrook shopping plaza on Dec. 15, 2023. (KTLA)
They were transported to the hospital where three remain in stable condition on Friday night. The fourth victim was listed as critical but stable.
The suspect, described as an adult male, walked up to the area and began shooting at the victims, deputies said. He was last seen running away southbound on San Pedro Street.
It’s unclear what initially prompted the deadly shooting.
The victims’ identities have not been released. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident can call the LASD’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be provided to “Crime Stoppers” at 800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
