A shooting near a suspected "street takeover" in Carson, California, has left a 22-year-old man dead and six others injured. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) deputies responded to the corner of Charles Willard Street and Harmon Avenue around 3am, where they found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Although authorities have not publicly identified him, family members confirmed the victim was 22 years old.
Victims and Injuries
Two other victims were transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Authorities later learned that four additional individuals took themselves to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. The LASD noted that at least one of the victims is a 16-year-old, though it remains unclear whether the teenager is among those critically injured.
Witness Account
A woman who witnessed the violence, speaking on condition of anonymity, told local news outlets that the gathering had been "peaceful" just moments before the gunfire erupted. “Everything was so nice and then out of the blue,” she said. “It was just like a tragedy going on.” The witness stated she was standing only a few feet away when she saw the gunman approach one of the victims and begin firing. “He started walking toward the victim and started shooting at him,” she recalled. “That’s when I started running, and after that I heard four more shots going on.” She described the shooter's behavior as erratic, noting, “He’s kind of like going crazy with his hand movement, so that’s when I decided to start running.”
Investigation Ongoing
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation, and authorities have not yet released further details regarding potential suspects or motives. The LASD continues to gather evidence and interview witnesses.
