Crime
2 dead, 5 injured after shooting on Jarvis Avenue in South Los Angeles
A tragic shooting in South Los Angeles on Friday night left two men dead and five others injured, including a teenage boy, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD).
Deputies responded to reports of gunshot victims around 8:00 p.m. in the 13200 block of Jarvis Avenue.
While initial information indicated the incident occurred near Athens Park, the reported address is located several blocks southeast of the park, in close proximity to Barack Obama Charter Elementary School.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered two adult male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both men were transported to a nearby hospital, where they were pronounced dead despite life-saving efforts.
Authorities confirmed that four additional adult male victims and one male juvenile had also sustained gunshot injuries.
All five were transported to local hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
As of now, no information regarding potential suspects or a motive has been released. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.
CINCINNATI, OH – A 42-year-old man was fatally shot in Clifton Heights on Saturday afternoon, prompting an investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) Homicide Unit.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting in the 600 block of Riddle Road at approximately 4:13 p.m. on March 9.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim, later identified as Kevin Garr, 42, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency responders transported Garr to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
Detectives from the CPD Homicide Unit have launched an active investigation and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers.