4 people struck in gang-related shooting in Los Angeles' Westlake neighborhood

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Four people were struck by gunfire during a gang-related shooting in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles overnight, police said.

The shooting was reported around 12:30 a.m. Thursday outside the Ranchos Market near Wilshire Boulevard and South Alvarado Street.

All four victims were apparently standing outside when two suspects walked up and fired multiple rounds, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed.

Police investigate after four people were injured in a gang-related shooting in Westlake on July 18, 2024. (KNN)

Three of those shot were taken to a local hospital in stable condition, the spokesperson said. One shooting victim was treated at the scene.

Three of the victims were men between the ages of 21 and 59 years old. The age of the fourth victim, also a male, was unknown.

Investigators said the shooting was gang-related and the victims were not homeless.

Both shooting suspects have been taken into custody, police said.

A white minivan riddled with bullet holes was also located at the scene.

It was unclear if the minivan was targeted in the shooting or just struck randomly.

No further injuries were reported.

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