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Deadly Shootout Erupts at South LA Smoke Shop
9 Oct
Summary
- A store employee was killed during a shootout at a smoke shop.
- Two armed men exchanged gunfire with an employee on Thursday night.
- Authorities are seeking public assistance to identify the suspects.
An investigation is currently underway following a fatal shootout that occurred at a smoke shop in South Los Angeles on Thursday evening. The incident took place around 7:30 p.m. at South Central Cloud 7, located at 2008 Nadeau Street.
Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon. Upon arrival, they found that an employee had sustained fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
According to a witness, two armed individuals entered the establishment, leading to an exchange of gunfire with an employee. The witness, also an employee, sought safety in the back of the building during the confrontation. Both suspects fled the premises after the shooting. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is urging anyone with information to contact their Homicide Bureau.
