09 October 2011

Police Investigate Hollywood Shooting

Police Investigate Hollywood Shooting

Police are investigating a shooting outside a Hollywood club Sunday that left a young man dead.

The shooting occurred on the sidewalk in the 6700 block of Hollywood Boulevard near Las Palmas Avenue around 2:30 a.m.

Investigators believe the man was in his late teens to early 20's.

Witnesses said the victim, whose name was withheld, was shot four times in his upper torso while walking with his brother down the street. Several others ran for cover.

Paramedics took the man to Cedars Sinai Medical Center, where he was declared dead.

Police blocked off the area and detained seven people for questioning, Los Angeles police Sgt. Raul Jovel of the Hollywood Station said.

Police did not yet have a motive or suspects in the case.

 

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