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.
Birmingham, Ala. – A Birmingham man lost his life in a single-vehicle crash over the weekend on the city’s southwest side, authorities confirmed.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 31-year-old Langston Jacob Thomas.
The crash occurred at approximately 12:43 a.m. on Sunday in the 2800 block of Wilson Road S.W.
Details regarding the circumstances of the wreck have not yet been released.
Emergency medical personnel transported Thomas to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 1:19 a.m.
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation into the crash.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.