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Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred on July 11, 2026, in the 1000 block of Myrtle Avenue.
At approximately 4:23 p.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of Myrtle Avenue regarding a shots call. Upon arrival, officers located evidence a shooting had occurred. The suspect(s) fled the scene before officers arrived.
While on scene, officers were advised that two male adult victims had arrived at local hospitals with gunshot wounds. Victim #1 sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Victim #2 succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Homicide detectives responded to the scene and are working to determine if both shooting victims are related to the shooting in the 1000 block of Myrtle Avenue.
At this time, suspect information, circumstances of the shooting, and motive remain under investigation.
The decedent’s identity is being withheld pending identification and notification of the next of kin by the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Homicide Detectives Jared Asato and Ethan Shear at (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple app store or Google Play), or by visiting the LA Crime Stoppers Website.